OpenReadervsOTOBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | OTOBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #5 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 2 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | rel-11_0_15 · 4 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 54/100 for OTOBO, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for OTOBO.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; OTOBO needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
OpenReader details →OTOBO details →
Swap a project
Keep OpenReader, compare it with
Keep OTOBO, compare it with