# OpenReader vs Orca

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

| | OpenReader | Orca |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 549 | 108 555 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +8 648 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Orca scores 91/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Orca.

If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.

Orca is growing faster right now (+8 648 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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