# OpenReader vs PixelFed

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenReader | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

PixelFed scores 64/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

## Details

- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openreader-vs-pixelfed