# Libation vs rushdb

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

| | Libation | rushdb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #5 of 5 in Vector Database |
| GitHub stars | 6 376 ✓ | 325 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 33 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v3.0.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Libation scores 68/100 against 48/100 for rushdb, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; rushdb needs more configuration.

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)
- [rushdb](https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libation-vs-rushdb