ReadMeABookvsshm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ReadMeABook | shm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #77 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 1 034 | 165 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.2.7 · 29 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 45/100 for shm, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for shm.
If you want the quickest setup, shm is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).
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