# bookwyrm vs OpenReader

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

| | bookwyrm | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 ✓ | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +34 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 18 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for bookwyrm.

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

## Details

- [bookwyrm](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookwyrm-vs-openreader