Frappe HelpdeskvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frappe Helpdesk | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Customer Support | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 451 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +60 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.31.0 · 14 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Vue | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frappe Helpdesk scores 68/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Frappe Helpdesk ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Frappe Helpdesk is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Frappe Helpdesk details →ReadMeABook details →