OpenReadervsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 20 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
ruTorrent scores 62/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
ruTorrent ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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