Mylar3 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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Mylar3
Automated comic book downloader and library manager
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Stump
Fast, low-resource comic and ebook media server
| Feature | Mylar3 | Stump |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,453 | ★ 2,637 |
| First released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Replaces | ComiXology | Kindle, ComiXology |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Mylar3 or Stump better?
Stump is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mylar3 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mylar3 and Stump free and open-source?
Yes. Mylar3 is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stump under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mylar3 and Stump with Docker?
Mylar3: yes. Stump: yes.