OpenReadervsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenReader | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 9 |
| Latest release | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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