IPFS Web UIvsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| IPFS Web UI | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 636 | 6 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 33 |
| Latest release | v4.13.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 60/100 for IPFS Web UI, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for IPFS Web UI.
If you want the quickest setup, IPFS Web UI is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).
IPFS Web UI details →Libation details →