Audiobookshelf vs Homarr
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Audiobookshelf
Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with mobile apps
4.8
Editorial RatingH
Homarr
Open-source homelab dashboard with service integration
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.8
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
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Feature
Audiobookshelf
Homarr
Audiobook streaming
Podcast support
Mobile apps iOS/Android
Multi-user
Offline downloads
Metadata fetching
Service dashboard
Docker integration
Health monitoring
Custom widgets
Drag-and-drop layout
Search integration
Audiobookshelf Pros
- Native mobile apps with offline download and CarPlay support
- Automatic metadata fetching from Audible and iTunes
- Multi-user with individual progress and bookmarks
- Handles all common audio formats with library scanning
- Podcast support with automatic episode downloads
- Active development with responsive maintainer
Audiobookshelf Cons
- Requires decent storage for audiobook libraries
- Mobile apps occasionally lag behind server features
- No built-in audiobook purchasing or DRM handling
- Metadata matching can miss obscure titles
- Server setup requires Docker knowledge
- No desktop app yet
Homarr Pros
- Beautiful dashboard for self-hosted services
- Docker container auto-discovery
- Active development
- Easy drag-and-drop customization
- Growing integration list
Homarr Cons
- Newer project still maturing
- Some integrations limited
- Mobile experience could be better
- Resource usage higher than simpler dashboards like Homer