OpenReadervsProwlarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Prowlarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 2 in Indexer |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 7 463 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +211 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 24 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Prowlarr scores 74/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
Prowlarr ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, Prowlarr is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
Prowlarr is growing faster right now (+211 stars in 30 days).
OpenReader details →Prowlarr details →
Swap a project
Keep OpenReader, compare it with
Keep Prowlarr, compare it with