BookOrbit vs Grimmory
Comparing two open source alternatives to Audible and 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.
Grimmory
AGPL-3.0Self-hosted library for ebooks, comics, and audiobooks with built-in readers, metadata lookup, and Kobo and OPDS sync.
Side-by-side comparison
| BookOrbit | Grimmory | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 5,876 | 4,631 |
| Forks | 395 | 357 |
| Open Issues | 531 | 256 |
| Last Commit | Oct 28, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| First Released | May 9, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 |
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