# Opencast vs OpenReader

> 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 | #38 of 142 in Media Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 509 | 550 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +34 ✓ |
| 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 (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Opencast](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencast.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/opencast-vs-openreader