OpenReadervsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 19 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
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Wavelog scores 60/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
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