PowerSync ServicevsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PowerSync Service | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #35 of 40 in Database Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 397 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +63 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PowerSync Service.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).
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