# Gladys vs ReadMeABook

> 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.

## Details

- [Gladys](https://selfhost.directory/project/gladys) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gladys.md)
- [ReadMeABook](https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gladys-vs-readmeabook