# NGINX vs ReadMeABook

> 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).

## Details

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

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