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BookLore vs Calibre-Web
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| Fact | BookLore | Calibre-Web |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Fluent |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.3k | 18k |
| Latest | v2.4.0 | 0.6.27 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 45 days between releases | about 175 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon Kindle. Alternatives to Amazon Kindle →
PartialBookLoreThe 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.
PartialCalibre-WebThe cloud library for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo devices or sent to a Kindle by email, not the store.
Both replace Google Play Books. Alternatives to Google Play Books →
PartialBookLoreThe library and reader for your own ebooks, PDFs and comics, in the browser and OPDS apps, not the store.
PartialCalibre-WebBrowse and read a Calibre library of your own ebooks in the browser and OPDS apps, with no store.
BookLore
BookLore
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Calibre-Web
unsigned The latest release, 0.6.27, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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