LibationvsSpoolman
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | Spoolman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 6 375 | 2 956 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +154 | +110 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 7 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.27.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 65/100 for Spoolman, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Spoolman.
If you want the quickest setup, Spoolman is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
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