# LXD vs OpenReader

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

| | LXD | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | +35 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 19 |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

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

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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