OpenReadervsSlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 20 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader and Slink score the same (59/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
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