Libation 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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Libation
Audiobook library manager and Audible backup tool
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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
| Feature | Libation | Papra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,997 | ★ 5,160 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Audible app | Evernote, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Libation or Papra better?
Neither is universally better. Libation has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Libation and Papra free and open-source?
Yes. Libation is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Papra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Libation and Papra with Docker?
Libation: check the project docs for container support. Papra: yes.