Komga vs Papra
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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Komga
Media server for comics, manga and e-books
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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
| Feature | Komga | Papra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,532 | ★ 5,160 |
| First released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Replaces | ComiXology, Kindle | Evernote, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Komga or Papra 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 Papra free and open-source?
Yes. Komga is licensed under MIT and Papra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Komga and Papra with Docker?
Komga: yes. Papra: yes.