DeDRM Tools vs Ubooquity
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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DeDRM Tools
Calibre plugin suite for removing DRM from purchased ebooks
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Ubooquity
Free to use, versatile, lightweight, multi-platform, and secure home
| Feature | DeDRM Tools | Ubooquity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,275 | — |
| First released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Adobe Digital Editions | — |
Why pick each one
Choose DeDRM Tools if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Mature project with 15.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Ubooquity if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is DeDRM Tools or Ubooquity better?
Neither is universally better. DeDRM Tools has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DeDRM Tools and Ubooquity free and open-source?
Yes. DeDRM Tools is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Ubooquity under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DeDRM Tools and Ubooquity with Docker?
DeDRM Tools: check the project docs for container support. Ubooquity: check the project docs for container support.