jamvsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jam | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 12 in Privacy | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 333 | 6 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 33 |
| Latest release | — | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 46/100 for jam, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for jam.
If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; jam needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).
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