Komf vs Yamtrack
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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Yamtrack
Media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, games, books and
| Feature | Komf | Yamtrack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Kotlin | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 200 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 691 | ★ 3,306 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Goodreads | Goodreads, IMDB, MyAnimeList |
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 Yamtrack if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 200 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Komf or Yamtrack better?
Neither is universally better. Yamtrack 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 Yamtrack free and open-source?
Yes. Komf is licensed under MIT and Yamtrack under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Komf and Yamtrack with Docker?
Komf: yes. Yamtrack: check the project docs for container support.