OpenReadervsuncloud
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | uncloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 5 584 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.21.0 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
uncloud scores 65/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for uncloud.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; uncloud needs more configuration.
uncloud is growing faster right now (+83 stars in 30 days).
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