OpenReadervsties
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | ties | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #35 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 4 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.3.0 · 24 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 43/100 for ties, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for ties.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
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