BookWyrm vs Ryot
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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BookWyrm
Federated social reading and book review platform
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Ryot
Self-hosted tracker for movies, shows, books, games, and more
| Feature | BookWyrm | Ryot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,762 | ★ 3,518 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Goodreads, StoryGraph | Trakt, Goodreads |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is BookWyrm or Ryot better?
Neither is universally better. Ryot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are BookWyrm and Ryot free and open-source?
Yes. BookWyrm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Ryot under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BookWyrm and Ryot with Docker?
BookWyrm: yes. Ryot: yes.