# Frappe LMS vs OpenReader

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

| | Frappe LMS | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Learning Management System | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 353 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +99 ✓ | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.68.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Frappe LMS scores 65/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

Frappe LMS ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.

Frappe LMS is growing faster right now (+99 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frappe LMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappe-lms-vs-openreader