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OPDS-PSE Reader Hub 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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OP OPDS-PSE Reader Hub Self-hosted ebook conversion and delivery pipeline VS PA Paperless-ngx Document management for scanning, indexing and archiving
FeatureOPDS-PSE Reader HubPaperless-ngx
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 6,941★ 44,077
First released20132022
ReplacesKindleEvernote, DEVONthink

Why pick each one

Choose OPDS-PSE Reader Hub if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 6.9k GitHub stars
OPDS-PSE Reader Hub details

Choose Paperless-ngx if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is OPDS-PSE Reader Hub or Paperless-ngx better?

Neither is universally better. Paperless-ngx has the larger community, while OPDS-PSE Reader Hub is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are OPDS-PSE Reader Hub and Paperless-ngx free and open-source?

Yes. OPDS-PSE Reader Hub is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Paperless-ngx under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OPDS-PSE Reader Hub and Paperless-ngx with Docker?

OPDS-PSE Reader Hub: yes. Paperless-ngx: yes.

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