Reactive ResumevsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Reactive Resume | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 44 995 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 622 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 21 |
| Latest release | v6.0.7 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Reactive Resume scores 87/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Reactive Resume ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Reactive Resume is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Reactive Resume is growing faster right now (+1 622 stars in 30 days).
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