Libby and OverDrive
Library ebook lending where titles expire, queues are long and the catalogue is not yours.
3 self-hosted replacements in this index, ranked by GitHub stars in the dataset.
Replacements
Calibre Web
Browse, read and download eBooks using an existing Calibre database.
18,519 stars Active
20 Sep 2026 0.6.27
Audiobookshelf
Audiobook and podcast server. It streams all audio formats, keeps and syncs progress across devices. Comes with apps for Android and iOS.
14,884 stars Active
1 Nov 2026 v2.37.2
Kavita
Cross-platform e-book/manga/comic/pdf server and web reader with user management, ratings and reviews, and metadata support.
11,992 stars Active
1 Nov 2026 v0.9.1.4
Popular comparisons
The most-starred pairings among these replacements, ranked by combined GitHub stars in the dataset.