Komf vs Ebook2audiobook
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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Ebook2audiobook
Convert ebooks into narrated audiobooks locally
| Feature | Komf | Ebook2audiobook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 691 | ★ 19,645 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Goodreads | Audible, Speechify |
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
Choose Ebook2audiobook if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 19.6k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Komf or Ebook2audiobook better?
Neither is universally better. Ebook2audiobook 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 Ebook2audiobook free and open-source?
Yes. Komf is licensed under MIT and Ebook2audiobook under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Komf and Ebook2audiobook with Docker?
Komf: yes. Ebook2audiobook: yes.