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Calibre-Web vs Readest
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| Fact | Calibre-Web | Readest |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Fluent | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 18k | 25k |
| Latest | 0.6.27 | v0.12.12 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 175 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 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-WebThe cloud library for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo devices or sent to a Kindle by email, 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
Calibre-Web
unsigned The latest release, 0.6.27, 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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