EpubPress vs Omnivore
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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EpubPress
Convert web articles into self-hosted ebooks
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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
| Feature | EpubPress | Omnivore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 337 | ★ 16,211 |
| First released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Instapaper | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose EpubPress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Omnivore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is EpubPress or Omnivore better?
Neither is universally better. Omnivore has the larger community, while EpubPress is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EpubPress and Omnivore free and open-source?
Yes. EpubPress is licensed under MIT and Omnivore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EpubPress and Omnivore with Docker?
EpubPress: yes. Omnivore: yes.