OpencastvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Opencast | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #37 of 142 in Media Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 509 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 19 |
| Latest release | 19.10 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | ECL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 57/100 for Opencast, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Opencast.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Opencast needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
Opencast details →OpenReader details →