# OpenReader vs PostgREST

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

| | OpenReader | PostgREST |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 79/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 13 in API |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 27 733 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +55 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 20 ✓ |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v16.5 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Haskell |

## Which one should you pick?

PostgREST scores 79/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

PostgREST ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.

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

## Details

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

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