NovuvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 215 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +166 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 18 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Novu scores 76/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
Novu is growing faster right now (+166 stars in 30 days).
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