alternatives to
Amazon's ebook store, cloud library, reading apps and e-readers, which also keep personal documents sent to them. A closed product from Amazon.
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOReader | Partial | 30k | AGPL-3.0 | Open source | No | Lua | v2026.07.1 | 2026-10-06 |
| calibre | Partial | 26k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | Yes | Python | v9.15.0 | 2026-10-06 |
| Readest | Partial | 25k | AGPL-3.0 | Open source | No | TypeScript | v0.12.12 | 2026-10-05 |
| Calibre-Web | Partial | 18k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | Yes | Fluent | 0.6.27 | 2026-10-03 |
| Kavita | Partial | 12k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | Yes | C# | v0.9.1.4 | 2026-10-05 |
| Komga | Partial | 6.7k | MIT | Open source | Yes | Kotlin | 1.28.1 | 2026-10-05 |
| Calibre-Web Automated | Partial | 6.4k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | Yes | JavaScript | v4.0.8 | 2026-10-01 |
| Librum | Partial | 5.3k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | C++ | v.0.12.2 | 2026-04-26 |
| Stump | Partial | 2.7k | MIT | Open source | Yes | TypeScript | v0.1.10 | 2026-10-06 |
| BookLore | Partial | 1.3k | AGPL-3.0 | Open source | Yes | Java | v2.4.0 | 2026-10-05 |
10 alternatives
An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Cervantes, Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook and Android devices
Reader for your own DRM-free books that runs on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook and Android devices; not the Kindle store.
The official source code repository for the calibre ebook manager
The library for your own DRM-free books, sent to a Kindle by email or USB, not the store.
Readest is a modern, feature-rich ebook reader designed for avid readers offering seamless cross-platform access, powerful tools, and an intuitive interface to elevate your reading experience.
Reads your own DRM-free books on desktop, mobile and the web with synced progress; books bought on Kindle stay there.
:books: Web app for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks stored in a Calibre database
The cloud library for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo devices or sent to a Kindle by email, not the store.
Kavita is a fast, feature rich, cross platform reading server. Built with the goal of being a full solution for all your reading needs. Setup your own server and share your reading collection with your friends and family.
The cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced with KOReader, not the store. Books bought from Amazon stay on Kindle.
Media server for comics/mangas/BDs/magazines/eBooks with API, OPDS, Kobo Sync and KOReader Sync support
The cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo and KOReader, not the store. Books bought from Amazon stay on Kindle.
Calibre-Web but Automated and with tons of New Features! Fully automate and simplify your eBook set up!
The cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo and KOReader or sent to a Kindle, not the store.
The Librum client application
Library and reader for your own books with cloud sync; there is no store.
A free and open source comics, manga and digital book server with OPDS support
The cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo and KOReader, not the store. Books bought from Amazon stay on Kindle.
BookLore: A self-hosted, multi-user digital library with smart shelves, auto metadata, Kobo & KOReader sync, BookDrop imports, OPDS support, and a built-in reader for EPUB, PDF, and comics.
The cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo and KOReader, not the store. Books bought from Amazon stay on Kindle.