BackstagevsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Backstage | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 166 in Developer Tools | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 34 732 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +50 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 18 |
| Latest release | v1.57.0-next.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Backstage scores 78/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Backstage.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Backstage needs more configuration.
Backstage details →OpenReader details →