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Komga vs pdf2htmlEX

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 PD pdf2htmlEX Converts PDF documents to HTML while preserving layout
FeatureKomgapdf2htmlEX
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageKotlinHTML
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 6,532★ 5,578
First released20192013
ReplacesComiXology, KindleCommercial PDF converters

Why pick each one

Choose Komga if…

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

Choose pdf2htmlEX if…

  • Excellent layout accuracy
  • Good for archiving
pdf2htmlEX details

Frequently asked questions

Is Komga or pdf2htmlEX better?

Komga is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider pdf2htmlEX if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Komga and pdf2htmlEX free and open-source?

Yes. Komga is licensed under MIT and pdf2htmlEX under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Komga and pdf2htmlEX with Docker?

Komga: yes. pdf2htmlEX: yes.

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