OpenReadervsSpeedarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Speedarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 0/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #34 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 24 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 12 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2026.09.21 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 0/100 for Speedarr, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Speedarr.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
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