Paperless-ngx vs Standard Ebooks Tools
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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Paperless-ngx
Document management for scanning, indexing and archiving
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Standard Ebooks Tools
Toolset for producing and validating high-quality EPUBs
| Feature | Paperless-ngx | Standard Ebooks Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 44,077 | ★ 1,659 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Evernote, DEVONthink | Commercial ebook production tools |
Why pick each one
Choose Standard Ebooks Tools if…
- Produces high-quality ebooks
- Well-documented standard
Frequently asked questions
Is Paperless-ngx or Standard Ebooks Tools better?
Neither is universally better. Paperless-ngx has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Paperless-ngx and Standard Ebooks Tools free and open-source?
Yes. Paperless-ngx is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Standard Ebooks Tools under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Paperless-ngx and Standard Ebooks Tools with Docker?
Paperless-ngx: yes. Standard Ebooks Tools: check the project docs for container support.