OpenPLC Runtime v4vsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenPLC Runtime v4 | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 10 in IoT | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 415 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 19 |
| Latest release | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenReader scores 59/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.
OpenReader is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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