Kindle Comic ConvertervsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kindle Comic Converter | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in File Conversion | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 914 | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 18 |
| Latest release | v12.1.3 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | ISC | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kindle Comic Converter scores 66/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kindle Comic Converter.
If you want the quickest setup, Kindle Comic Converter is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
Kindle Comic Converter details →OpenReader details →