LibationvsPowerSync Service
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | PowerSync Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #35 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 376 | 397 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 10 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PowerSync Service.
If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; PowerSync Service needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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