# ReadMeABook vs skyvern

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

| | ReadMeABook | skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 23 293 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +235 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 26 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.0.56 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

skyvern scores 75/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.

skyvern ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.

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

skyvern is growing faster right now (+235 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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