# Libation vs terrapod

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

| | Libation | terrapod |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #8 of 8 in DevOps |
| GitHub stars | 6 375 ✓ | 264 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +157 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 43 ✓ |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.11.2 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Libation scores 68/100 against 51/100 for terrapod, so it is the safer default.

terrapod ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 33 for Libation.

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

Libation is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Libation](https://selfhost.directory/project/libation) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libation.md)
- [terrapod](https://selfhost.directory/project/terrapod) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/terrapod.md)

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