Libationvsopenvox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | openvox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #5 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 376 | 199 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 16 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | 9.2.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 53/100 for openvox, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for openvox.
If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; openvox needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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