OllamavsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Ollama | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 95/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 25 in LLM Inference | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 185 098 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 550 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 50 | 18 |
| Latest release | v0.40.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Ollama scores 95/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
Ollama ships more often: 50 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, Ollama is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
Ollama is growing faster right now (+3 550 stars in 30 days).
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