PufferPanelvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PufferPanel | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 62 in Game Servers | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 762 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 21 |
| Latest release | v3.0.9 · 14 Jul 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 63/100 for PufferPanel, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PufferPanel.
If you want the quickest setup, PufferPanel is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
PufferPanel details →ReadMeABook details →