Storyteller vs ttu Ebook Reader
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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Storyteller
Self-hosted server that syncs ebooks with audiobooks
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ttu Ebook Reader
Browser-based ebook reader with progress tracking
| Feature | Storyteller | ttu Ebook Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Svelte |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,500 | ★ 1,019 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Audible, Kindle | Kindle |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Storyteller or ttu Ebook Reader better?
Neither is universally better. Storyteller has the larger community, while ttu Ebook Reader is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Storyteller and ttu Ebook Reader free and open-source?
Yes. Storyteller is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ttu Ebook Reader under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Storyteller and ttu Ebook Reader with Docker?
Storyteller: yes. ttu Ebook Reader: yes.
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