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Calibre-Web Automated vs Readest
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Calibre-Web Automated | Readest |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 6.4k | 25k |
| Latest | v4.0.8 | v0.12.12 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 35+ 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 →
PartialCalibre-Web AutomatedThe cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo and KOReader or sent to a Kindle, not the store.
PartialReadestReads your own DRM-free books on desktop, mobile and the web with synced progress; books bought on Kindle stay there.
Calibre-Web Automated
- v4.0.82026-09-28Version 4.0.8 - Kobo First Sync Fixed 📲, Books Waiting in Ingest Now Imported at Startup 📥, Correct "Date Added" Times 🕒, No More Root-Owned Files 🔐, Less Background Load ⚡ and more!
- v4.0.72026-09-27Version 4.0.7 - Important Security Fixes 🔒, Much Faster Kobo Sync ⚡, KOReader → Hardcover Progress 📖, a Refreshed Login & Mobile Layout 📱 and more!
- v4.0.62026-02-04Version 4.0.6 - Smart Automatic Duplicate Handling & Resolution 🔍, a Gorgeous & Powerful New Stats Centre 📊, Magic Shelves ✨, Robust OAuth, Auto-Send & Auto-Fetch ✈️ Huge Performance Uplifts and more!
- v4.0.52026-02-02Version 4.0.5 - Smart Automatic Duplicate Handling & Resolution 🔍, a Gorgeous & Powerful New Stats Centre 📊, Magic Shelves ✨, Robust OAuth, Auto-Send & Auto-Fetch ✈️ Huge Performance Uplifts and more!
- v4.0.42026-02-01Version 4.0.4 - Smart Automatic Duplicate Handling & Resolution 🔍, a Gorgeous & Powerful New Stats Centre 📊, Magic Shelves ✨, Robust OAuth, Auto-Send & Auto-Fetch ✈️ Huge Performance Uplifts and more!
Calibre-Web Automated
unsigned The latest release, v4.0.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Readest
✓ signed The latest release, v0.12.12, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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