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Storyteller vs Paperless-ngx

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 PA Paperless-ngx Document management for scanning, indexing and archiving
FeatureStorytellerPaperless-ngx
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,500★ 44,077
First released20242022
ReplacesAudible, KindleEvernote, DEVONthink

Why pick each one

Choose Storyteller if…

  • Unique read-listen sync
  • Privacy friendly
Storyteller details

Choose Paperless-ngx if…

  • Excellent for paperless offices
  • Very active community
Paperless-ngx details

Frequently asked questions

Is Storyteller or Paperless-ngx better?

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

Are Storyteller and Paperless-ngx free and open-source?

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

Can I run Storyteller and Paperless-ngx with Docker?

Storyteller: yes. Paperless-ngx: yes.

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