COPS vs Librum
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 | Librum |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 5,307 |
| First released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Kindle | Kindle, Goodreads |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is COPS or Librum better?
Neither is universally better. Librum has the larger community, while COPS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are COPS and Librum free and open-source?
Yes. COPS is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Librum under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run COPS and Librum with Docker?
COPS: yes. Librum: yes.