ReadMeABookvsRetrom
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ReadMeABook | Retrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 1 034 | 2 100 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.8.4 · 14 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 59/100 for Retrom, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Retrom.
If you want the quickest setup, Retrom is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).
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