n8nvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| n8n | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 208 854 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 045 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 205 | 21 |
| Latest release | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 045 stars in 30 days).
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