NodeBBvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 18 |
| Latest release | v4.16.4 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenReader.
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