Koillection

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted collection manager for organizing any type of items

Overview

Koillection is an open-source, self-hosted tool for cataloging diverse collections (books, vinyl, games, art, etc.). It supports custom fields, tags, ratings, media uploads, and detailed item documentation. Deploy via Docker (simplest option) or traditional stacks (PHP 8+/MySQL). Features include sharing, advanced search, export options, and collection categorization. Ideal for users wanting full control over their collection data without third-party dependencies.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  koillection:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: koillection
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Custom fields for any collection type
Media uploads (photos, documents) for items
Docker deployment support
Advanced search and filtering

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Koillection hard to install?

No—Docker is recommended (single docker-compose command) for quick setup. Traditional installation needs PHP 8+, MySQL/MariaDB, and web server config (Nginx/Apache), which requires basic technical skills but is well-documented.

? Is it a good alternative to Collectorz?

Yes—Koillection offers custom fields and cataloging features similar to Collectorz but is free and self-hosted. It lacks Collectorz's auto-fetch data integrations (e.g., book ISBN lookups) but gives full ownership of your collection data.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Koillection is open-source under the MIT license, with no hidden costs or premium tiers. All features are free; you only cover your own server hosting expenses if self-hosting.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Fully customizable for unique collections
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Open-source (modify or extend as needed)

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge (Docker or LAMP stack)
⊖ No native mobile app (responsive web app only)
⊖ Limited pre-built data integrations (manual entry for most items)