# LXD vs ReadMeABook

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

| | LXD | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 842 ✓ | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +11 | +65 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LXD 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 19 for LXD.

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

ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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