Komga
Komga: A strong fit for self-hosters who want shared libraries and per-user reading progress. Ranked #4 of 55 in Comic Book Reader Apps by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosters managing shared comic libraries.
At a glance
- Editor score7.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosters managing shared comic libraries
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked13 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Organizes CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB files into libraries
- Combines a web reader with metadata editing and reading lists
- Tracks progress per user and restricts access to selected users
Where it doesn't
- Requires users to operate a server on a computer or NAS
- Reading access depends on the web interface or compatible clients
- Support is through documentation and the community
Our verdict on Komga
For readers who want to operate their own digital library, Komga is a media server for comics, manga, magazines, and eBooks. It organizes files into libraries and offers a web-based reader, while compatible clients provide another way to access a collection. Its fit is strongest for solo readers or small groups that value control over a shared collection and are comfortable hosting the server themselves.
Library management reaches beyond file storage: Komga supports collections, reading lists, metadata editing, and configurable library scans and file-type filters. It tracks reading progress separately for each user and lets administrators restrict a library to selected users. That combination makes it practical for a household or small group with distinct reading histories and access needs. Buyers seeking a ready-to-use hosted reading service rather than a server they operate should look elsewhere.
Komga is open source and has a free plan. The published product details do not establish a paid tier or a paid starting price, so the buying decision centers on the self-hosted approach rather than plan comparisons. For ecosystem fit, Komga supports the Mihon extension, OPDS-compatible readers, and Komga-compatible clients. Those options widen how a library can be read, but Komga is still centered on organizing and serving a collection you supply. Choose it if you want library controls and per-user progress under your own operation; choose another app if you need a managed service or a different way to acquire reading material.
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Komga pricing
Komga fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Archive formats | CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR |
| Panel-by-panel mode | Not verified |
| Library organization | Yes |
| Platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, NAS |
| Cloud sync | Not verified |
| Manga reading | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Mihon extension, OPDS-compatible readers, Komga-compatible clients |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | komga.org |
| Facts checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
Komga integrations
Komga lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Mihon extension
- OPDS-compatible readers
- Komga-compatible clients
Alternatives to Komga
- KomikkuA free Linux reader for online manga and local comics, with library and series tracking.9.1
- YACReaderA free desktop reader and server pair with mobile apps for browsing and progress sync.7.9
- KavitaA free, open-source reader and library for people who want to host their own comics and ebooks.7.8
Komga vs the competition
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- Komga vs OpenComic
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