OpenReadervsTimescaleDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | TimescaleDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #5 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 23 773 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 19 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.31.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
TimescaleDB scores 77/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
TimescaleDB is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).
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