# OpenReader vs Single Server

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

| | OpenReader | Single Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #8 of 11 in Deployment |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 231 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.2.0 · 21 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 44/100 for Single Server, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Single Server.

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)
- [Single Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/singleserver) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/singleserver.md)

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