MQTTX WebvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MQTTX Web | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in IoT | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 086 | 549 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 18 |
| Latest release | v1.13.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MQTTX Web scores 67/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for MQTTX Web.
If you want the quickest setup, MQTTX Web is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.
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