3x-uivsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 48 779 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +447 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 18 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
3x-ui scores 84/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for 3x-ui.
If you want the quickest setup, 3x-ui is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
3x-ui is growing faster right now (+447 stars in 30 days).
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