Calibre Web vs Komga
Both Calibre Web and Komga are self-hosted alternatives to Google Play Books, Kindle Store and Scribd. Both are filed under Document Management - E-books.
Side by side
| Field | Calibre Web | Komga |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Browse, read and download eBooks using an existing Calibre database. | Media server for comics/mangas/BDs with API and OPDS support, a modern web interface for exploring your libraries, as well as a web reader. |
| GitHub stars | 18,519 | 6,809 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | Python | Java, Docker |
| Latest release | 0.6.27, 8 August 2026 | 1.29.2, 28 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 20 September 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Document Management - E-books | Document Management - E-books |
| Website | https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web | https://komga.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web | https://github.com/gotson/komga |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Calibre Web has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 18,519 against 6,809.
- Komga recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 20 September 2026.
- Komga has the newer release on record: 1.29.2, 28 October 2026, against 0.6.27, 8 August 2026.
- Licenses differ: Calibre Web is listed under GPL-3.0; Komga under MIT.
- Platforms differ: Calibre Web lists Python; Komga lists Java, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Document Management - E-books.