# OpenReader vs rag

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

| | OpenReader | rag |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #7 of 7 in RAG |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.14.0 · 5 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

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

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for rag.

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)
- [rag](https://selfhost.directory/project/rag) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rag.md)

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