LibationvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted Audiobook Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 373 | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 18 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenReader.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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