OpenReader

EPUB, PDF, DOCX, MD, and TXT file text to speech document reader. Read documents in realtime with high-quality TTS; or extract audiobooks.

GitHub stars
541
License
MIT
Latest release
v5.2.0
12 October 2026
Last commit
12 October 2026
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

695 commits

How to self-host OpenReader

OpenReader runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is OpenReader free?

Yes. OpenReader is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host OpenReader?

Yes. OpenReader runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is OpenReader still maintained?

The last change to OpenReader's code was on 12 October 2026, with 695 commits in the last 12 months.

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