# koodo-reader vs LXD

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | koodo-reader | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in E-book Management | #3 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 28 662 ✓ | 4 844 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +370 ✓ | +13 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.4.6 · 7 Oct 2026 | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

koodo-reader scores 78/100 against 70/100 for LXD, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; koodo-reader needs more configuration.

koodo-reader is growing faster right now (+370 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [koodo-reader](https://selfhost.directory/project/koodo-reader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/koodo-reader.md)
- [LXD](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxd.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/koodo-reader-vs-lxd