PhotoPrismvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PhotoPrism | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 142 in Media Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 373 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 21 |
| Latest release | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PhotoPrism scores 76/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for PhotoPrism.
If you want the quickest setup, PhotoPrism is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
PhotoPrism is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
PhotoPrism details →ReadMeABook details →