# Portainer vs ReadMeABook

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

| | Portainer | ReadMeABook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 44 in Container Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 38 737 ✓ | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Zlib | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Portainer scores 77/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.

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

Portainer is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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