OpenReadervsibl.ai/os
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | ibl.ai/os | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #65 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 793 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.182.2 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 55/100 for ibl.ai/os, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for ibl.ai/os.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; ibl.ai/os needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
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