# Roborock Local Server vs OpenReader

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

| | Roborock Local Server | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Smart Home | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 205 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +34 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.2.1 · 8 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenReader scores 59/100 against 54/100 for Roborock Local Server, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Roborock Local Server.

If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Roborock Local Server needs more configuration.

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Roborock Local Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/local-roborock-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/local-roborock-server.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/local-roborock-server-vs-openreader