OpenReadervspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 108 190 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +26 826 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for paperclip.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+26 826 stars in 30 days).
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