Readest vs Teedy
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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Readest
Cross-platform ebook reader with sync server
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Teedy
Open-source document management system for teams
| Feature | Readest | Teedy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,192 | ★ 2,557 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Kindle, Apple Books | Evernote, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Choose Readest if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 23.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Readest or Teedy better?
Neither is universally better. Readest has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Readest and Teedy free and open-source?
Yes. Readest is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Teedy under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Readest and Teedy with Docker?
Readest: yes. Teedy: yes.