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Storyteller vs DeDRM Tools

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 DE DeDRM Tools Calibre plugin suite for removing DRM from purchased ebooks
FeatureStorytellerDeDRM Tools
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockersource
GitHub stars★ 1,500★ 15,275
First released20242014
ReplacesAudible, KindleAdobe Digital Editions

Why pick each one

Choose Storyteller if…

  • Unique read-listen sync
  • Privacy friendly
Storyteller details

Choose DeDRM Tools if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Mature project with 15.3k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
DeDRM Tools details

Frequently asked questions

Is Storyteller or DeDRM Tools better?

Neither is universally better. DeDRM Tools has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Storyteller and DeDRM Tools free and open-source?

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

Can I run Storyteller and DeDRM Tools with Docker?

Storyteller: yes. DeDRM Tools: check the project docs for container support.

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