# OpenELIS Global vs OpenReader

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenELIS Global | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Healthcare | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 278 | 550 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +34 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | 3.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 54/100 for OpenELIS Global, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenELIS Global.

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenELIS Global](https://selfhost.directory/project/openelis-global-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openelis-global-2.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openelis-global-2-vs-openreader