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Open Library 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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OP Open Library Open, editable catalog and library platform for books VS SU Suwayomi-Server Self-hosted manga reader and downloader server
FeatureOpen LibrarySuwayomi-Server
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseAGPL-3.0MPL-2.0
LanguagePythonJava
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,597★ 7,418
First released20072021
ReplacesGoodreadsComiXology

Why pick each one

Choose Open Library if…

  • Huge catalog data
  • Battle-tested platform
Open Library details

Choose Suwayomi-Server if…

  • Large extension ecosystem
  • Active community
Suwayomi-Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Library or Suwayomi-Server better?

Suwayomi-Server is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Open Library if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Open Library and Suwayomi-Server free and open-source?

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

Can I run Open Library and Suwayomi-Server with Docker?

Open Library: yes. Suwayomi-Server: yes.

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