# Loomio vs ReadMeABook

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Loomio | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 30 in Collaboration | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 622 ✓ | 1 034 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +64 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 ✓ | 21 |
| Latest release | v3.13.2 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Loomio and ReadMeABook score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Loomio ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.

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

ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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