FreeSWITCHvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeSWITCH | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 16 in VoIP | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 262 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +83 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.11.3 · 28 Aug 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
FreeSWITCH scores 69/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for FreeSWITCH.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; FreeSWITCH needs more configuration.
FreeSWITCH is growing faster right now (+83 stars in 30 days).
FreeSWITCH details →OpenReader details →