PixelFedvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed and ReadMeABook score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →ReadMeABook details →