AstrBotvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AstrBot | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 44 407 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 475 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 18 |
| Latest release | v4.29.3 · 24 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
AstrBot scores 88/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
AstrBot ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenReader.
AstrBot is growing faster right now (+3 475 stars in 30 days).
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