FreqtradevsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Freqtrade | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 56 110 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +437 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 21 |
| Latest release | 2026.9 · 29 Sept 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Freqtrade scores 86/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Freqtrade.
If you want the quickest setup, Freqtrade is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Freqtrade is growing faster right now (+437 stars in 30 days).
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