MDD Sim GatewayvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MDD Sim Gateway | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 16 in VoIP | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 677 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.14.0 · 14 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 53/100 for MDD Sim Gateway, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for MDD Sim Gateway.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; MDD Sim Gateway needs more configuration.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
MDD Sim Gateway details →OpenReader details →