ReadMeABookvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ReadMeABook | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 5 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +77 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 13 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
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