KOHighlights 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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KOHighlights
Viewer and exporter for KOReader book highlights
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Ebook2audiobook
Convert ebooks into narrated audiobooks locally
| Feature | KOHighlights | Ebook2audiobook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 262 | ★ 19,645 |
| First released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Kindle Notebook export | Audible, Speechify |
Why pick each one
Choose KOHighlights if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
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 KOHighlights or Ebook2audiobook better?
Neither is universally better. Ebook2audiobook has the larger community, while KOHighlights is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are KOHighlights and Ebook2audiobook free and open-source?
Yes. KOHighlights is licensed under MIT and Ebook2audiobook under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KOHighlights and Ebook2audiobook with Docker?
KOHighlights: check the project docs for container support. Ebook2audiobook: yes.