COPS vs Komga
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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| Feature | COPS | Komga |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Kotlin |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 6,532 |
| First released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Kindle | ComiXology, Kindle |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is COPS or Komga better?
Neither is universally better. Komga has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are COPS and Komga free and open-source?
Yes. COPS is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Komga under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run COPS and Komga with Docker?
COPS: yes. Komga: yes.