Best Self-Hosted Ebook & Comic Readers in 2026
Applications for reading, organizing, and streaming digital books, comics, and manga.
The top-rated pick is Kumiho with 72 GitHub stars.
2 self-hosted ebook & comic readers — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all
Kumiho
A self-hosted, lightweight web media server for streaming your personal comics, manga, ebooks, and audiobooks.
Tome
A self-hosted book tracker powered by your Calibre library — Goodreads for your own collection.
GoodreadsWhy self-host?
Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.
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