CookCLIvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CookCLI | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 18 in Recipe Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 423 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.39.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 61/100 for CookCLI, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, CookCLI is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
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