Readest 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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Readest
Cross-platform ebook reader with sync server
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Librivox Mirror
OPDS-driven self-hosted ebook and comic catalog
| Feature | Readest | Librivox Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,192 | ★ 879 |
| First released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Kindle, Apple Books | Kobo |
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
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 Readest or Librivox Mirror better?
Neither is universally better. Readest 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 Readest and Librivox Mirror free and open-source?
Yes. Readest is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Librivox Mirror under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Readest and Librivox Mirror with Docker?
Readest: yes. Librivox Mirror: yes.