matrix-media-repovsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| matrix-media-repo | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #53 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 239 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 18 |
| Latest release | — | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 52/100 for matrix-media-repo, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for matrix-media-repo.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; matrix-media-repo needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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