LAN-OrangutanvsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LAN-Orangutan | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 140 | 6 376 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 33 |
| Latest release | v3.4.2 · 18 Oct 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 58/100 for LAN-Orangutan, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for LAN-Orangutan.
If you want the quickest setup, LAN-Orangutan is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
LAN-Orangutan details →Libation details →