AnythingLLMvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AnythingLLM | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 120 in AI Assistant | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 67 669 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 283 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.19.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
AnythingLLM scores 88/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for AnythingLLM.
If you want the quickest setup, AnythingLLM is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
AnythingLLM is growing faster right now (+1 283 stars in 30 days).
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