Komf vs NeoDB
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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Komf
Metadata fetcher for Komga and Kavita libraries
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NeoDB
Federated catalog for books, movies, music, and games
| Feature | Komf | NeoDB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 691 | ★ 866 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Goodreads | Goodreads, Letterboxd |
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 NeoDB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Komf or NeoDB better?
Neither is universally better. NeoDB 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 NeoDB free and open-source?
Yes. Komf is licensed under MIT and NeoDB under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Komf and NeoDB with Docker?
Komf: yes. NeoDB: yes.