Buchhaltung Books 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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Buchhaltung Books
Self-hosted reading list and book tracker
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Yamtrack
Media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, games, books and
| Feature | Buchhaltung Books | Yamtrack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 200 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 460 | ★ 3,306 |
| First released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Goodreads, LibraryThing | Goodreads, IMDB, MyAnimeList |
Why pick each one
Choose Buchhaltung Books if…
- Great for physical libraries
- Open data foundation
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Buchhaltung Books or Yamtrack better?
Neither is universally better. Yamtrack has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Buchhaltung Books and Yamtrack free and open-source?
Yes. Buchhaltung Books is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Yamtrack under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Buchhaltung Books and Yamtrack with Docker?
Buchhaltung Books: yes. Yamtrack: check the project docs for container support.