OpenReadervsverdaccio
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | verdaccio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 17 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +57 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 29 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v7.0.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
verdaccio scores 75/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
verdaccio ships more often: 29 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.
If you want the quickest setup, verdaccio is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
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