# MQTTX Web vs OpenReader

> 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.

## Details

- [MQTTX Web](https://selfhost.directory/project/mqttx-web) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mqttx-web.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mqttx-web-vs-openreader