# PixelFed vs ReadMeABook

> 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).

## Details

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

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