Alternatives to Calibre
Calibre is a powerful, cross-platform e-book library management application that can view, convert, edit, and catalog e-books in most major formats, with a built-in content server. Find open source and proprietary alternatives that serve similar purposes.
Self-hosted alternatives to Calibre
Open source projects that can replace Calibre:
Calibre-Web
Calibre-Web is a web application that provides a clean, modern interface for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks from an existing Calibre database. It offers remote access to your library with support for OPDS-compatible e-readers.
Key Features
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Web-Based Reading:
- Built-in eBook reader
- EPUB, PDF, and CBZ/CBR support
- Responsive reading interface
- Reading progress sync
- Customizable reader settings
- Offline reading capability
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Library Management:
- Browse existing Calibre database
- Advanced search and filtering
- Metadata viewing and editing
- Book format conversion
- Series and author browsing
- Custom column support
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E-Reader Integration:
- OPDS catalog server
- Send books to Kindle
- Download in multiple formats
- E-reader app compatibility
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Kobo sync support
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Multi-User Features:
- User account management
- Permission-based access
- Personal bookshelves
- Reading history tracking
- OAuth authentication
- LDAP integration
Kavita
Kavita is a lightning-fast, self-hosted digital library that supports a vast array of file formats. Built with performance in mind, it provides a sleek interface for managing and reading manga, comics, and books.
Key Features
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Extensive Format Support:
- Manga formats (CBZ, CBR, CB7, CBT)
- Comic formats with metadata
- eBook formats (EPUB, PDF)
- Raw image folders
- Archive file support
- Automatic format detection
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Superior Reading Experience:
- Fast, responsive web reader
- Continuous vertical scrolling
- Double-page spread support
- Reading progress tracking
- Bookmarks and annotations
- Customizable reader settings
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Smart Library Management:
- Automatic metadata fetching
- Series and volume grouping
- Smart collections
- Advanced filtering
- Rating and review system
- Reading statistics
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Multi-User Features:
- User account management
- Age-based restrictions
- Library sharing controls
- Individual progress tracking
- OPDS catalog support
- Mobile app compatibility
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