Libationvspiclaw
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | piclaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #26 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 6 376 | 885 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 27 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 53/100 for piclaw, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for piclaw.
If you want the quickest setup, piclaw is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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