Answervskoodo-reader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | koodo-reader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 7 in E-book Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 28 665 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +373 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v2.4.6 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
koodo-reader scores 78/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
koodo-reader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; koodo-reader needs more configuration.
koodo-reader is growing faster right now (+373 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →koodo-reader details →