gitlistvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gitlist | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Code Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 948 | 1 034 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-3 | +64 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 21 |
| Latest release | 2.0.1 · 9 Sept 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 59/100 for gitlist, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for gitlist.
If you want the quickest setup, gitlist is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).
gitlist details →ReadMeABook details →