LibationvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 6 375 | 6 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +157 | +135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 10 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 68/100 for Libation, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Valhalla.
If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
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