# ReadMeABook vs Redis

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ReadMeABook | Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 77 143 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +689 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 36 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.

If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.

Redis is growing faster right now (+689 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ReadMeABook](https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/readmeabook.md)
- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/readmeabook-vs-redis