# OpenReader vs ShelfBridge

> Two self-hosted [Audiobook Management projects](https://selfhost.directory/audiobook-management), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenReader | ShelfBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #9 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.23.13 · 10 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 47/100 for ShelfBridge, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for ShelfBridge.

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)
- [ShelfBridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/shelfbridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shelfbridge.md)

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