# OpenReader vs Semantic MediaWiki

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

| | OpenReader | Semantic MediaWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #14 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 632 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 7.3.1 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 57/100 for Semantic MediaWiki, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Semantic MediaWiki.

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)
- [Semantic MediaWiki](https://selfhost.directory/project/semanticmediawiki) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/semanticmediawiki.md)

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