# MediaMTX vs OpenReader

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

| | MediaMTX | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 20 538 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +302 ✓ | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for MediaMTX.

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

MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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