Komga
Free, self-hosted media server for organizing and reading your comics, manga, and eBooks.
Best for
Self-hosters who want a Plex-like experience for their own comic, manga, and eBook collection.
Skip if
You do not want to manage your own server or Docker setup and prefer a fully managed cloud reading app.
What is Komga?
Komga is a free, open-source media server for comics, manga, BDs, magazines, and eBooks that users run on their own hardware, from a home NAS to a small VPS. It organizes CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB files into libraries, collections, and reading lists, and serves them through a built-in web reader so nothing needs to sync to a specific device before reading. Beyond the native web reader, Komga exposes an OPDS feed and supports third-party reader apps like Mihon, letting users browse and read their self-hosted library from mobile apps that already support the OPDS standard. Metadata for series and individual books can be edited directly, making it a common self-hosted alternative to closed comic-reading platforms.
SpecificationsAI-estimated
Key Features of Komga
Use Cases for Komga
Self-hosted comic and manga library
Organize a personal digital comics collection and read it from any browser on the home network or remotely.
Home eBook server
Serve EPUB books alongside comics from the same self-hosted library instead of using separate apps.
Reading through mobile OPDS apps
Connect a mobile e-reader app that supports OPDS to browse and download from a self-hosted Komga library.
Replacing cloud comic subscriptions
Keep and organize purchased digital comics locally instead of relying on a third-party reading platform.
Pros & Cons of Komga
Pros
- Completely free and open source with no subscription
- Full control over data since it runs on the user's own hardware
- OPDS support enables reading through many existing mobile apps
- Handles both comics/manga and standard EPUB eBooks in one server
Cons
- Requires self-hosting knowledge, such as Docker or a home server setup
- No official hosted version for users who do not want to manage infrastructure
- Mobile reading depends on separate third-party OPDS-compatible apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Komga free?
Yes, Komga is free and open source software that users self-host.
Do I need technical skills to run Komga?
Some familiarity with Docker or running a Java server is helpful, since Komga is self-hosted rather than a managed cloud service.
What file formats does Komga support?
Komga supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB files for comics, manga, and eBooks.
Can I read Komga on my phone?
Yes, through its web reader in a mobile browser or via third-party OPDS-compatible reader apps like Mihon.
Pricing Overview
View full pricing →Detailed plans are not listed. Visit the official website for pricing information.
Reviews & Ratings0.0
No reviews yet. Be the first to write one!
Top Alternatives & Similar Software
View all alternatives & similar software→No alternatives available yet.
People also viewed
Best For
Related searches
About the Product
Is this your tool?
Claim this page to update details, reply to user reviews, and drive more traffic to your product.
Claim this Product →
Tags
Keep up with Komga alternatives
New alternatives, pricing changes and the week's biggest movers - one email every Tuesday.