OpenReadervsUpptime
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Upptime | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 549 | 17 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Markdown |
Which one should you pick?
Upptime scores 69/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.
If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
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