BookWyrm vs Ryot
Comparing two open source alternatives to Goodreads . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
BookWyrm
Federated, self-hostable social network for readers — book shelves, reviews, and reading status, decentralized via ActivityPub.
Ryot
GPL-3.0Self-hosted tracker for media consumption and fitness, with imports from Trakt, Goodreads, MyAnimeList, Plex, Jellyfin and more.
Side-by-side comparison
| BookWyrm | Ryot | |
|---|---|---|
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 2,771 | 3,548 |
| Forks | 328 | 124 |
| Open Issues | 413 | 60 |
| Last Commit | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 |
| First Released | Jan 27, 2020 | Apr 3, 2023 |
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