LibationvsSlipshow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | Slipshow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #11 of 38 in Personal Productivity |
| GitHub stars | 6 375 | 901 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +154 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 8 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.13.0 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | OCaml |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 52/100 for Slipshow, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Slipshow.
If you want the quickest setup, Slipshow is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+154 stars in 30 days).
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