# OpenReader vs RSSBox

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

| | OpenReader | RSSBox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #21 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 682 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2026.10.20 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 52/100 for RSSBox, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for RSSBox.

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)
- [RSSBox](https://selfhost.directory/project/rssbox-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rssbox-2.md)

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