5 self-hosted ebook managers worth trying in 2026

If you're looking for a self-hosted way to manage your ebook collection, there are more good options than ever. Whether you want a simple web frontend for your Calibre library, a full-featured manga reader, or an audiobook server with mobile apps, there's something here for you. Here are five tools worth considering — each with a different focus. 1. Calibre-Web — best for existing Calibre users If you already manage your ebooks in Calibre, this is the easiest path. Calibre-Web puts a clean brows