# OpenReader vs Project OSRM

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

| | OpenReader | Project OSRM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 69/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 8 178 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +75 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 16 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

Project OSRM scores 69/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Project OSRM.

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

Project OSRM is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)
- [Project OSRM](https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openreader-vs-project-osrm