NextermvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nexterm | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Administration | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 114 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 19 |
| Latest release | — | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nexterm scores 64/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Nexterm.
If you want the quickest setup, Nexterm is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
Nexterm details →OpenReader details →
Swap a project
Keep Nexterm, compare it with
Keep OpenReader, compare it with