DrawnixvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Drawnix | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 12 in Diagramming | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 992 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +31 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.4.0 · 19 Apr 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Drawnix scores 65/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Drawnix.
If you want the quickest setup, Drawnix is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
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