# MeshCentral vs OpenReader

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

| | MeshCentral | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 23 in Remote Access | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 529 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +251 ✓ | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 18 ✓ |
| Latest release | 1.3.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MeshCentral scores 74/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for MeshCentral.

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

MeshCentral is growing faster right now (+251 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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