# neokikoeru vs OpenReader

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

| | neokikoeru | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 40/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #99 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 635 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.30.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Proprietary | MIT |
| Main language | — | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 40/100 for neokikoeru, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for neokikoeru.

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

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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