OpenReadervsWindowsinDocker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | WindowsinDocker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 549 | 53 709 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +324 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 11 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
WindowsinDocker scores 83/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for WindowsinDocker.
WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+324 stars in 30 days).
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