BookshelfvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bookshelf | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 19 in Ebook Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 373 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 47/100 for Bookshelf, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Bookshelf.
If you want the quickest setup, Bookshelf is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
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