GogsvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gogs | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 47 906 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +82 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 19 |
| Latest release | latest-commit-build · 17 Jun 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?
Gogs scores 80/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Gogs.
If you want the quickest setup, Gogs is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
Gogs is growing faster right now (+82 stars in 30 days).
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