OpenReadervspikvm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | pikvm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 10 424 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +71 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | — |
Which one should you pick?
pikvm scores 72/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.
pikvm is growing faster right now (+71 stars in 30 days).
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