# Bitcoin Core vs OpenReader

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Bitcoin Core | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 90 528 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +285 ✓ | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Bitcoin Core scores 86/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.

If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.

Bitcoin Core is growing faster right now (+285 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Bitcoin Core](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoin-core) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoin-core.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoin-core-vs-openreader