Books, Comics & Audiobooks Libraries

7 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category

Calibre-Web

Web UI for browsing, reading, and sharing a Calibre library

Web-based interface for a Calibre eBook library with reading, downloads, user management, and optional e-reader delivery via SMTP.

Alternative to:

Plex+1

AudioBookshelf

Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server

11.3k

816

Last commit: 16d ago

Stream and manage audiobooks and podcasts with metadata matching, progress sync, and mobile/web apps.

Alternative to:

Plex+1

Kavita

Self-hosted server for reading comics, manga, and ebooks

9.6k

535

Last commit: 2d ago

A self-hosted reading server for organizing and reading manga, comics, and ebooks with a modern web UI, metadata, series management, and multi-user support.

Alternative to:

Plex+4

BookLore

Self-hosted ebook library with metadata, reading, and OPDS

8.5k

448

Last commit: 1d ago

BookLore is a self-hosted ebook library manager for organizing, browsing, and reading your books with metadata, covers, search, and OPDS support.

Alternative to:

Plex+4

Komga

Self-hosted comics and manga server with web reader

5.8k

338

Last commit: 9d ago

A self-hosted comics/manga server for organizing CBZ/CBR/PDF/EPUB libraries, with a web reader, metadata management, and OPDS for e-readers.

Alternative to:

Plex+4

Stump

A fast, modern comics, manga, and ebooks library server

1.9k

Last commit: 3mo ago

Self-hosted library server for organizing and reading comics/manga (CBZ/CBR/PDF) and ebooks with a web UI, metadata management, and multi-user access.

Alternative to:

Plex+1

Mylar3

Automated comic book library manager and downloader

1.3k

136

Last commit: 4mo ago

Mylar3 is a web-based comic book library manager that monitors wanted series, automates downloads from supported sources, and organizes/renames issues with rich metadata.

Alternative to:

ComiXology+1