Librum 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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Librum
Modern e-book reader with self-hostable sync
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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
| Feature | Librum | Papra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,307 | ★ 5,160 |
| First released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Kindle, Goodreads | Evernote, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Librum or Papra better?
Neither is universally better. Librum has the larger community, while Papra is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Librum and Papra free and open-source?
Yes. Librum is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Papra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Librum and Papra with Docker?
Librum: yes. Papra: yes.