# Nowen Reader vs ReadMeABook

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

| | Nowen Reader | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 19 in Ebook Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 180 | 1 033 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.2.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 51/100 for Nowen Reader, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Nowen Reader.

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

ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nowen Reader](https://selfhost.directory/project/nowen-reader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nowen-reader.md)
- [ReadMeABook](https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nowen-reader-vs-readmeabook