OmniToolsvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OmniTools | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 166 in Developer Tools | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 486 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +243 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 18 |
| Latest release | v0.7.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OmniTools scores 71/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for OmniTools.
If you want the quickest setup, OmniTools is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
OmniTools is growing faster right now (+243 stars in 30 days).
OmniTools details →OpenReader details →