AppFlowyvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 77 920 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 005 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 19 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Dart | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
AppFlowy scores 82/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
AppFlowy ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
AppFlowy is growing faster right now (+1 005 stars in 30 days).
AppFlowy details →OpenReader details →