# OpenReader vs ties

> 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).

## Details

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

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