illa-buildervsQMReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| illa-builder | QMReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 17 in Low Code | #41 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 12 336 | 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +14 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | v1.0.14 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
illa-builder scores 67/100 against 47/100 for QMReader, so it is the safer default.
QMReader ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.
If you want the quickest setup, QMReader is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.
illa-builder is growing faster right now (+14 stars in 30 days).
illa-builder details →QMReader details →