LibreSpeedvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LibreSpeed | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 20 in Network Utilities | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 274 | 1 034 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +84 | +64 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 21 |
| Latest release | v6.3.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LibreSpeed scores 74/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for LibreSpeed.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreSpeed is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
LibreSpeed details →ReadMeABook details →