# Kindle Comic Converter vs OpenReader

> 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 | 5 915 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 ✓ | +35 |
| 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.

## Details

- [Kindle Comic Converter](https://selfhost.directory/project/kcc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kcc.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kcc-vs-openreader