GladysvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gladys | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 104 in Home Automation | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 263 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 21 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Gladys scores 69/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Gladys ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Gladys is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
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