crocvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| croc | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 798 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +367 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 19 |
| Latest release | v11.5.5 · 19 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
croc scores 82/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
croc ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, croc is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
croc is growing faster right now (+367 stars in 30 days).
croc details →OpenReader details →