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Storyteller vs OPDS-PSE Reader Hub

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-books & media library options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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ST Storyteller Self-hosted server that syncs ebooks with audiobooks VS OP OPDS-PSE Reader Hub Self-hosted ebook conversion and delivery pipeline
FeatureStorytellerOPDS-PSE Reader Hub
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseAGPL-3.0BSD-3-Clause
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, docker
GitHub stars★ 1,500★ 6,941
First released20242013
ReplacesAudible, KindleKindle

Why pick each one

Choose Storyteller if…

  • Unique read-listen sync
  • Privacy friendly
Storyteller details

Choose OPDS-PSE Reader Hub if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 6.9k GitHub stars
OPDS-PSE Reader Hub details

Frequently asked questions

Is Storyteller or OPDS-PSE Reader Hub better?

OPDS-PSE Reader Hub is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Storyteller if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Storyteller and OPDS-PSE Reader Hub free and open-source?

Yes. Storyteller is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OPDS-PSE Reader Hub under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Storyteller and OPDS-PSE Reader Hub with Docker?

Storyteller: yes. OPDS-PSE Reader Hub: yes.

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