BambuddyvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bambuddy | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 22 in 3D Printing | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 197 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +193 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 97 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.3.1b1-daily.20261028 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Bambuddy scores 68/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
Bambuddy ships more often: 97 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
Bambuddy is growing faster right now (+193 stars in 30 days).
Bambuddy details →OpenReader details →