# LXC vs OpenReader

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

| | LXC | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +35 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LXC scores 70/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.

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

## Details

- [LXC](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lxc-vs-openreader