# Libation vs ReadMeABook

> Two self-hosted [Audiobook Management projects](https://selfhost.directory/audiobook-management), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Libation | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 373 ✓ | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 ✓ | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 21 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Libation scores 68/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.

Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.

If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.

Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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