Bookshelf vs Grimmory
Comparing two open source alternatives to Kindle and Scribd. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
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.
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
| Bookshelf | Grimmory | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 373 | 4,631 |
| Forks | 15 | 357 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 256 |
| Last Commit | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| First Released | Aug 17, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 |
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