fluxervsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| fluxer | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 110 in Chat | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 701 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +345 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1038 | 19 |
| Latest release | fluxer-users@2026.1028.211245 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
fluxer scores 71/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
fluxer ships more often: 1038 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; fluxer needs more configuration.
fluxer is growing faster right now (+345 stars in 30 days).
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