# LLM Vision vs OpenReader

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

| | LLM Vision | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #19 of 104 in Home Automation | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 518 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +41 ✓ | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.7.2 · 3 Sept 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LLM Vision scores 63/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for LLM Vision.

## Details

- [LLM Vision](https://selfhost.directory/project/llm-vision) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/llm-vision.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llm-vision-vs-openreader