OpenReadervsUmbraco CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Umbraco CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #7 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 5 277 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +22 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 27 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | release-13.16.4 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Umbraco CMS scores 71/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
Umbraco CMS ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Umbraco CMS needs more configuration.
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