ChatGPT Next WebvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChatGPT Next Web | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in AI Chat | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 88 911 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +105 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 18 |
| Latest release | — | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ChatGPT Next Web scores 85/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ChatGPT Next Web.
If you want the quickest setup, ChatGPT Next Web is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
ChatGPT Next Web is growing faster right now (+105 stars in 30 days).
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