cli_debridvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cli_debrid | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #121 of 142 in Media Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 193 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 19 |
| Latest release | v0.7.76 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | — | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 39/100 for cli_debrid, so it is the safer default.
cli_debrid ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; cli_debrid needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
cli_debrid details →OpenReader details →