ReadMeABookvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ReadMeABook | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 27 546 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +264 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+264 stars in 30 days).
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