# ReadMeABook vs textpod

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

| | ReadMeABook | textpod |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 ✓ | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.

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

ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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