openai-edge-ttsvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openai-edge-tts | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 9 in Text to Speech | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 141 | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +29 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 18 |
| Latest release | — | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 57/100 for openai-edge-tts, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for openai-edge-tts.
If you want the quickest setup, openai-edge-tts is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
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