Komga

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted comics, manga, and e-book server for your private collection

Overview

Komga organizes digital comics (CBZ/CBR), manga, and e-books (EPUB/PDF) into a searchable library with metadata scraping, custom collections, and reading progress sync. It supports multi-user access with role-based permissions, and integrates with reading apps like Tachiyomi and Moon+ Reader. Deploy easily via Docker (recommended) or JAR file, and access your collection from anywhere via web UI. Keep your content private and under your control without relying on cloud services.

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:
  komga:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: komga
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Organizes comics, manga, and e-books with metadata support
Multi-user access with role-based permissions
Integration with popular reading apps like Tachiyomi

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Komga hard to install?

Komga is easy to install via Docker with a single command. Advanced users can use a JAR file, which requires basic Java knowledge and minimal configuration.

? Is Komga a good alternative to Comixology?

Yes— Komga lets you host your private collection, unlike Comixology’s proprietary cloud service. It supports more file formats and integrates with reading apps, though it lacks a storefront for purchases.

? Is Komga completely free?

Yes! Komga is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without hidden costs.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Document Management - E-books

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted collection)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Supports multiple file formats (CBZ, EPUB, PDF, etc.)

Cons

⊖ Requires a server or NAS for hosting
⊖ Technical setup (Docker/JAR) may challenge non-technical users
⊖ Metadata scraping may need manual tweaks for niche sources