# PowerSync Service vs ReadMeABook

> 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).

## Details

- [PowerSync Service](https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service.md)
- [ReadMeABook](https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/powersync-service-vs-readmeabook