Komf 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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Komf
Metadata fetcher for Komga and Kavita libraries
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Librum
Modern e-book reader with self-hostable sync
| Feature | Komf | Librum |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 691 | ★ 5,307 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Goodreads | Kindle, Goodreads |
Why pick each one
Choose Komf if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Kotlin
Frequently asked questions
Is Komf or Librum better?
Neither is universally better. Librum has the larger community, while Komf is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Komf and Librum free and open-source?
Yes. Komf is licensed under MIT and Librum under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Komf and Librum with Docker?
Komf: yes. Librum: yes.