OpenBaovsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBao | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Secrets Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 761 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 271 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.7.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBao scores 76/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for OpenBao.
OpenBao is growing faster right now (+1 271 stars in 30 days).
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