LXCvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXC | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 21 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LXC scores 70/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
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