qdrantvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| qdrant | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Vector Database | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 35 291 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +520 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.20.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
qdrant scores 82/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for qdrant.
If you want the quickest setup, qdrant is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
qdrant is growing faster right now (+520 stars in 30 days).
qdrant details →ReadMeABook details →