OpenReadervsOpenTakeoff
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | OpenTakeoff | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #22 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 714 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 9 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | mcp-v0.9.100 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 56/100 for OpenTakeoff, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for OpenTakeoff.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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