GopeedvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gopeed | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 27 224 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +732 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 18 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Dart | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Gopeed scores 80/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Gopeed.
If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
Gopeed is growing faster right now (+732 stars in 30 days).
Gopeed details →OpenReader details →