PaseovsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paseo | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #22 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 22 318 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.13.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Paseo scores 72/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Paseo.
If you want the quickest setup, Paseo is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).
Paseo details →ReadMeABook details →