DaguvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dagu | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 480 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +409 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 65 | 21 |
| Latest release | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Dagu scores 68/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+409 stars in 30 days).
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