# OpenProject vs OpenReader

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

| | OpenProject | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Project Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 789 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +588 ✓ | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v17.9.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenProject scores 79/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenProject ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.

OpenProject is growing faster right now (+588 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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