Apache HopvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Hop and ReadMeABook score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Hop is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Apache Hop details →ReadMeABook details →