ReadMeABookvsWallos
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ReadMeABook | Wallos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 5 in Finance |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 8 761 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 36 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.10.2 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Wallos scores 68/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
Wallos ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for ReadMeABook.
If you want the quickest setup, Wallos is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
Wallos is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).
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