Alternatives to Kapowarr
Kapowarr is a comic book library manager that automates downloading, organizing, and converting comic book issues, similar to Sonarr but designed specifically for comics. Find open source and proprietary alternatives that serve similar purposes.
Self-hosted alternatives to Kapowarr
Open source projects that can replace Kapowarr:
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
Komga
Komga is a free and open-source media server specifically designed for comics, mangas, and graphic novels. It provides a beautiful web interface, powerful API, and seamless integration with popular comic reader apps.
Key Features
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Advanced Library Management:
- Multiple library support
- Automatic metadata extraction
- Series and collection organization
- Custom reading lists
- Duplicate detection
- Bulk editing tools
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Superior Reading Experience:
- Modern web-based reader
- Webtoon/vertical scroll mode
- Double-page spread support
- Reading progress sync
- Keyboard navigation
- Touch gesture support
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Extensive Integration:
- Full REST API
- OPDS catalog feed
- Tachiyomi extension
- Chunky reader support
- Server-sent events
- Webhook notifications
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Multi-User System:
- User account management
- Per-library permissions
- Age restriction controls
- Shared reading lists
- Activity dashboard
- OAuth2 authentication
Mylar3
Mylar3 is an open source comic book automation tool that helps manage and download your digital comic collection. It provides comprehensive monitoring of series, story arcs, and new releases while integrating with various download clients and metadata tools.
Key Features
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Comic Management:
- Series watchlist monitoring
- Weekly pull-list tracking
- Story arc support
- Library scanning
- Missing issue detection
- Automated renaming
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Download Integration:
- SABnzbd support
- NZBGet integration
- Torrent client support
- Multiple newznab indexers
- Failed download handling
- Direct download options
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Metadata Features:
- ComicTagger integration
- Automatic tagging
- Series info generation
- Custom metadata rules
- Format standardization
- Library organization
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Additional Capabilities:
- Multi-platform support
- Notification system
- Web interface
- API access
- TPB/GN support
- Custom file naming
Who Should Use Mylar3
Mylar3 is ideal for:
- Comic Collectors managing digital libraries
- Automation Enthusiasts wanting organized collections
- Series Followers tracking new releases
- Digital Archivists maintaining metadata
- Comic Readers automating downloads
Getting Started
The platform can be deployed via Docker or directly on a Python environment. It integrates with various download clients and provides comprehensive documentation for setup and configuration.
Whether you're managing a small collection or large library, Mylar3 provides the automation tools needed for maintaining an organized digital comic collection.
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