MySQLvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MySQL | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 40 in Database Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 485 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MySQL scores 78/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for MySQL.
If you want the quickest setup, MySQL is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
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