# OpenReader vs qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)

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

| | OpenReader | qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 67/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 7 in Torrent |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 1 758 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 ✓ | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 52 ✓ |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 5.3.0_v2.1.2-ls485 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Dockerfile |

## Which one should you pick?

qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) scores 67/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) ships more often: 52 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for OpenReader.

If you want the quickest setup, qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) is easier to run; OpenReader needs more configuration.

## Details

- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)
- [qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)](https://selfhost.directory/project/qbittorrent-linuxserverio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/qbittorrent-linuxserverio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openreader-vs-qbittorrent-linuxserverio