# ReadMeABook vs Yarr

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

| | ReadMeABook | Yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 1 034 | 4 080 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 ✓ | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

ReadMeABook scores 64/100 against 61/100 for Yarr, so it is the safer default.

ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Yarr.

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

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)
- [Yarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr.md)

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