Paperless-ngx vs Librivox Mirror
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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Librivox Mirror
OPDS-driven self-hosted ebook and comic catalog
| Feature | Paperless-ngx | Librivox Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 44,077 | ★ 879 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Evernote, DEVONthink | Kobo |
Why pick each one
Choose Librivox Mirror if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Paperless-ngx or Librivox Mirror better?
Neither is universally better. Paperless-ngx has the larger community, while Librivox Mirror is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Paperless-ngx and Librivox Mirror free and open-source?
Yes. Paperless-ngx is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Librivox Mirror under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Paperless-ngx and Librivox Mirror with Docker?
Paperless-ngx: yes. Librivox Mirror: yes.