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Audiobookshelf-tools vs Yamtrack

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AU Audiobookshelf-tools Self-hosted e-book and library management server VS YA Yamtrack Media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, games, books and
FeatureAudiobookshelf-toolsYamtrack
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryMedia Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0-or-later
LanguageJavaPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB200 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 760★ 3,306
First released20242026
ReplacesKindle, GoodreadsGoodreads, IMDB, MyAnimeList

Why pick each one

Choose Audiobookshelf-tools if…

  • Tidy library management
  • Web reader included
  • Active development
Audiobookshelf-tools details

Choose Yamtrack if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
  • Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 200 MB RAM
Yamtrack details

Frequently asked questions

Is Audiobookshelf-tools or Yamtrack better?

Neither is universally better. Yamtrack has the larger community, while Audiobookshelf-tools is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Audiobookshelf-tools and Yamtrack free and open-source?

Yes. Audiobookshelf-tools is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Yamtrack under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Audiobookshelf-tools and Yamtrack with Docker?

Audiobookshelf-tools: yes. Yamtrack: check the project docs for container support.

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