# Koha vs linkding

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Koha | linkding |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Library Management | #3 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 596 | 11 357 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +130 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.47.0 · 13 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Perl | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

linkding scores 75/100 against 61/100 for Koha, so it is the safer default.

linkding ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Koha.

If you want the quickest setup, linkding is easier to run; Koha needs more configuration.

linkding is growing faster right now (+130 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Koha](https://selfhost.directory/project/koha) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/koha.md)
- [linkding](https://selfhost.directory/project/linkding) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linkding.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/koha-vs-linkding