Plato vs ttu Ebook Reader
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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Plato
Document reader for Kobo e-readers
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ttu Ebook Reader
Browser-based ebook reader with progress tracking
| Feature | Plato | ttu Ebook Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Svelte |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,687 | ★ 1,019 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Kobo reader app, Kindle | Kindle |
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 ttu Ebook Reader better?
Neither is universally better. Plato has the larger community, while ttu Ebook Reader is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Plato and ttu Ebook Reader free and open-source?
Yes. Plato is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ttu Ebook Reader under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plato and ttu Ebook Reader with Docker?
Plato: check the project docs for container support. ttu Ebook Reader: yes.