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Audiobookshelf-tools 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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AU Audiobookshelf-tools Self-hosted e-book and library management server VS ST Stump Fast, low-resource comic and ebook media server
FeatureAudiobookshelf-toolsStump
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 760★ 2,637
First released20242022
ReplacesKindle, GoodreadsKindle, ComiXology

Why pick each one

Choose Audiobookshelf-tools if…

  • Tidy library management
  • Web reader included
  • Active development
Audiobookshelf-tools details

Choose Stump if…

  • Fast and lightweight
  • Clean interface
Stump details

Frequently asked questions

Is Audiobookshelf-tools or Stump better?

Neither is universally better. Stump has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Audiobookshelf-tools and Stump free and open-source?

Yes. Audiobookshelf-tools is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stump under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Audiobookshelf-tools and Stump with Docker?

Audiobookshelf-tools: yes. Stump: yes.

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