MatterbridgevsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Matterbridge | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #33 of 104 in Home Automation | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 997 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 19 |
| Latest release | 3.11.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Matterbridge and OpenReader score the same (59/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Matterbridge.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
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