JeluvsNeoDB
Two self-hosted Goodreads alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jelu | NeoDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Book Management | #35 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 750 | 902 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 55 |
| Latest release | v0.88.2 · 7 Oct 2026 | 0.19.10 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Kotlin | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Jelu scores 56/100 against 55/100 for NeoDB, so it is the safer default.
NeoDB ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 25 for Jelu.
NeoDB is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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