# Mediary Scout vs OpenReader

> 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 | 1 596 ✓ | 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).

## Details

- [Mediary Scout](https://selfhost.directory/project/mediary-scout) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mediary-scout.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mediary-scout-vs-openreader