GopeedvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gopeed | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 27 221 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +729 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Dart | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Gopeed scores 80/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Gopeed.
If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Gopeed is growing faster right now (+729 stars in 30 days).
Gopeed details →ReadMeABook details →