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Libation vs Paperless-ngx

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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LI Libation Audiobook library manager and Audible backup tool VS PA Paperless-ngx Document management for scanning, indexing and archiving
FeatureLibationPaperless-ngx
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC#Python
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 5,997★ 44,077
First released20212022
ReplacesAudible appEvernote, DEVONthink

Why pick each one

Choose Libation if…

  • Future-proofs audiobook ownership
  • Active development
Libation details

Choose Paperless-ngx if…

  • Excellent for paperless offices
  • Very active community
Paperless-ngx details

Frequently asked questions

Is Libation or Paperless-ngx better?

Neither is universally better. Paperless-ngx has the larger community, while Libation is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Libation and Paperless-ngx free and open-source?

Yes. Libation is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Paperless-ngx under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Libation and Paperless-ngx with Docker?

Libation: check the project docs for container support. Paperless-ngx: yes.

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