Librum vs Stump
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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Stump
Fast, low-resource comic and ebook media server
| Feature | Librum | Stump |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,307 | ★ 2,637 |
| First released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Kindle, Goodreads | Kindle, ComiXology |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Librum or Stump better?
Neither is universally better. Librum has the larger community, while Stump is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Librum and Stump free and open-source?
Yes. Librum is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stump under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Librum and Stump with Docker?
Librum: yes. Stump: yes.