Plato 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.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Plato | Stump |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,687 | ★ 2,637 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Kobo reader app, Kindle | Kindle, ComiXology |
Why pick each one
Choose Plato if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Plato or Stump better?
Stump is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Plato if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Plato and Stump free and open-source?
Yes. Plato is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stump under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plato and Stump with Docker?
Plato: check the project docs for container support. Stump: yes.