OpenReadervsPanWatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | PanWatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 2 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +118 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 12 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PanWatch scores 62/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for PanWatch.
If you want the quickest setup, PanWatch is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
PanWatch is growing faster right now (+118 stars in 30 days).
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