ntfyvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ntfy | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Notifications | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 35 131 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +733 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 18 |
| Latest release | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+733 stars in 30 days).
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