OpenReadervsTile38
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Tile38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 8 in Geospatial |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 9 749 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 2 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.38.0 · 9 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tile38 scores 66/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Tile38.
If you want the quickest setup, Tile38 is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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