# Marmot vs OpenReader

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Marmot | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #9 of 10 in Data Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 627 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +34 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.11.1 · 11 Oct 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?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 50/100 for Marmot, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Marmot.

If you want the quickest setup, Marmot is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Marmot](https://selfhost.directory/project/marmot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/marmot.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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