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Komga 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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KO Komga Media server for comics, manga and e-books VS AU Audiobookshelf-tools Self-hosted e-book and library management server
FeatureKomgaAudiobookshelf-tools
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageKotlinJava
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 6,532★ 760
First released20192024
ReplacesComiXology, KindleKindle, Goodreads

Why pick each one

Choose Komga if…

  • Excellent for comics
  • Good metadata handling
  • OPDS for apps
Komga details

Choose Audiobookshelf-tools if…

  • Tidy library management
  • Web reader included
  • Active development
Audiobookshelf-tools details

Frequently asked questions

Is Komga or Audiobookshelf-tools better?

Neither is universally better. Komga has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Komga and Audiobookshelf-tools free and open-source?

Yes. Komga is licensed under MIT and Audiobookshelf-tools under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Komga and Audiobookshelf-tools with Docker?

Komga: yes. Audiobookshelf-tools: yes.

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