# DashBeam vs ReadMeABook

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | DashBeam | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 123 ✓ | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +65 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

DashBeam scores 70/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for DashBeam.

If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.

## Details

- [DashBeam](https://selfhost.directory/project/dashbeam) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dashbeam.md)
- [ReadMeABook](https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dashbeam-vs-readmeabook