# OpenReader vs PowerSync Service

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

| | OpenReader | PowerSync Service |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #35 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 397 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PowerSync Service.

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

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)
- [PowerSync Service](https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openreader-vs-powersync-service