# Libation vs OpenPLC Runtime v4

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

| | Libation | OpenPLC Runtime v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #6 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 6 376 ✓ | 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Libation scores 68/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.

Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.

Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Libation](https://selfhost.directory/project/libation) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libation.md)
- [OpenPLC Runtime v4](https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libation-vs-openplc-runtime