# ReadMeABook vs Snapcast

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

| | ReadMeABook | Snapcast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 72/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 14 in Audio Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 8 038 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +148 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.35.0 · 10 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Snapcast scores 72/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Snapcast.

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

Snapcast is growing faster right now (+148 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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