Self-Hosted Index

Alternatives

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.

    18,510 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.

    14,867 stars Active

    23 Oct 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.

    11,982 stars Active

    28 Oct 2026 v0.9.1.4