LibationvsOpencast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | Opencast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #37 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 375 | 509 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +157 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 11 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | 19.10 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | ECL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 57/100 for Opencast, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Opencast.
If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; Opencast needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).
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