BookOrbit vs Bookshelf
Comparing two open source alternatives to Scribd and Kindle. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
BookOrbit
AGPL-3.0Self-hosted library and reading platform for ebooks, audiobooks, PDFs, and comics with built-in web readers and Kobo/KOReader sync.
Bookshelf
MITA self-hosted ebook library that runs on Cloudflare R2 or a local Node server, with in-browser EPUB and PDF readers and per-profile reading positions.
Side-by-side comparison
| BookOrbit | Bookshelf | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 3,076 | 155 |
| Forks | 197 | 3 |
| Open Issues | 301 | — |
| Last Commit | Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| First Released | May 9, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
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