EncorevsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 645 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →ReadMeABook details →