# Monochrome vs ReadMeABook

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

| | Monochrome | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 33/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 4 in Manga Reader | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 20 | 1 033 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +63 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Makefile | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 33/100 for Monochrome, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Monochrome.

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

ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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