Komf vs Audiobookshelf-tools
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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Audiobookshelf-tools
Self-hosted e-book and library management server
| Feature | Komf | Audiobookshelf-tools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 691 | ★ 760 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| 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
Choose Audiobookshelf-tools if…
- Tidy library management
- Web reader included
- Active development
Frequently asked questions
Is Komf or Audiobookshelf-tools better?
Neither is universally better. Audiobookshelf-tools has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Komf and Audiobookshelf-tools free and open-source?
Yes. Komf is licensed under MIT and Audiobookshelf-tools under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Komf and Audiobookshelf-tools with Docker?
Komf: yes. Audiobookshelf-tools: yes.