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Sigil vs Suwayomi-Server

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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SI Sigil Multi-platform EPUB ebook editor VS SU Suwayomi-Server Self-hosted manga reader and downloader server
FeatureSigilSuwayomi-Server
CategoryE-books & Media LibraryE-books & Media Library
LicenseGPL-3.0MPL-2.0
LanguageC++Java
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,913★ 7,418
First released20092021
ReplacesAdobe InDesign EPUB exportComiXology

Why pick each one

Choose Sigil if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 6.9k GitHub stars
  • Written in C++
Sigil details

Choose Suwayomi-Server if…

  • Large extension ecosystem
  • Active community
Suwayomi-Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Sigil or Suwayomi-Server better?

Neither is universally better. Suwayomi-Server has the larger community, while Sigil is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Sigil and Suwayomi-Server free and open-source?

Yes. Sigil is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Suwayomi-Server under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Sigil and Suwayomi-Server with Docker?

Sigil: check the project docs for container support. Suwayomi-Server: yes.

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