Mediary ScoutvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mediary Scout | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #28 of 142 in Media Management | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 594 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2026.10.29 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | 0BSD | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Mediary Scout 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 11 for Mediary Scout.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
Mediary Scout details →OpenReader details →