NGINXvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NGINX | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Web Servers | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 31 992 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +271 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | release-1.31.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NGINX scores 84/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, NGINX is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
NGINX is growing faster right now (+271 stars in 30 days).
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