JackettvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jackett | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Indexer | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 281 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +212 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 143 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.24.2949 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Jackett scores 73/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Jackett ships more often: 143 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Jackett is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Jackett is growing faster right now (+212 stars in 30 days).
Jackett details →ReadMeABook details →