Calibre-Web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing calibre database.
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Self-Hosted calibre Alternatives
There are many alternatives to calibre as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Calibre-Web, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to calibre and 12 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to calibre are Kavita, Storyteller, Audiobookshelf and Komga.
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calibre alternatives are mainly Ebook Libraries, but if you're looking for Ebook Readers or Comic and Manga Readers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted, Android, Windows, iPad, Chrome OS, Ebook Library and Android Tablet. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to calibre.
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- 86 Calibre-Web alternatives
177 Kavita alternativesLightning fast with a slick design, Kavita is a rocket-fueled self-hosted digital library which supports a vast array of file formats. Install to start reading and share your server with your friends. book reader, self hosted, manga, comics, free, manhwa, e readers, electronic...
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
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Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with synced narration. It's made of three components: the API server, the web interface, and the mobile apps. Together, these components allow you to take audiobooks and ebooks that you already own and...
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8 Audiobookshelf alternativesSelf-hosted audiobook and podcast server supporting all audio formats, open-source mobile apps, multi-user access, real-time streaming, auto library updates, metadata backup, Chromecast, PWA, chapter editing, ebook support, and integrated metadata retrieval.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
- Docker
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26 Komga alternativesKomga is a free and open source comics/mangas server with a web-based interface for browsing, searching and reading books and series as well as for administering accounts and access.
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Ubooquity is a free, lightweight and easy-to-use home server for your comics and ebooks. Use it to access your files from anywhere, with a tablet, an e-reader, a phone or a computer.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
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Take control of your digital library. BookHeaven is a tiny self-hosted ecosystem that helps you manage and read your e-books in a very convenient way.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Docker
- Android
- Android Tablet
Calibre2opds can generate OPDS and HTML catalogs from the metadata of the calibre e-book library manager. These catalogs can then be used both to browse your e-book library online and also to download books on demand.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
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Provides remote streaming of user-owned audiobooks using an open-source server framework, offers Android and Subsonic-compatible app access, supports large libraries, MP3, AAC, OGG, HTTP streaming, transcoding plug-ins, bandwidth control, and Java compatibility.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Self-Hosted
- Docker
BicBucStriim streams digital books - it provides web-based access to your e-book collection. BicBucStriim is a simple PHP application that reads the Calibre data and publishes it in HTML form and as OPDS book catalog.
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51 HomeBranch alternativesHomebranch is a self-hosted web application for managing and reading your E-Book collection. It provides a user-friendly interface to organize, search, and read your ebooks across devices.
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Stream audiobooks efficiently with directory-based organization, playlists, web and Android clients, opus transcoding, metadata support, playback position sync, TLS/SSL, reverse proxy compatibility, compression, HTTP/2, and alternative transcoding.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Android
- Self-Hosted
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