# ReadMeABook vs TypeType

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

| | ReadMeABook | TypeType |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 1 034 ✓ | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for TypeType.

ReadMeABook is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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