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Libation vs Suwayomi-Server

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 SU Suwayomi-Server Self-hosted manga reader and downloader server
FeatureLibationSuwayomi-Server
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseGPL-3.0MPL-2.0
LanguageC#Java
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 5,997★ 7,418
First released20212021
ReplacesAudible appComiXology

Why pick each one

Choose Libation if…

  • Future-proofs audiobook ownership
  • Active development
Libation details

Choose Suwayomi-Server if…

  • Large extension ecosystem
  • Active community
Suwayomi-Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Libation or Suwayomi-Server better?

Neither is universally better. Suwayomi-Server 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 Suwayomi-Server free and open-source?

Yes. Libation is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Suwayomi-Server under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Libation and Suwayomi-Server with Docker?

Libation: check the project docs for container support. Suwayomi-Server: yes.

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