ReadMeABookvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ReadMeABook | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 20 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for ruTorrent.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
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