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Storyteller vs Wikidpad Notes

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 WI Wikidpad Notes Self-hosted PDF and document library with reading view
FeatureStorytellerWikidpad Notes
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 1,500★ 8,614
First released20242019
ReplacesAudible, KindleKindle

Why pick each one

Choose Storyteller if…

  • Unique read-listen sync
  • Privacy friendly
Storyteller details

Choose Wikidpad Notes if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 8.6k GitHub stars
Wikidpad Notes details

Frequently asked questions

Is Storyteller or Wikidpad Notes better?

Wikidpad Notes 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 Wikidpad Notes free and open-source?

Yes. Storyteller is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wikidpad Notes under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Storyteller and Wikidpad Notes with Docker?

Storyteller: yes. Wikidpad Notes: yes.

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