# Calibre vs OpenReader

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

| | Calibre | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 267 ✓ | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +268 ✓ | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 18 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Calibre scores 83/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

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

Calibre is growing faster right now (+268 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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