RadarrvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 667 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +243 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 21 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Radarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+243 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →ReadMeABook details →