# Memtly vs ReadMeABook

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

| | Memtly | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #11 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 300 | 1 034 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +64 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 ✓ | 21 |
| Latest release | 1.0.7.6 · 25 Sept 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?

ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 48/100 for Memtly, so it is the safer default.

Memtly ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.

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

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

## Details

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

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