Komga
$9.00 / month
Free trial: 7 days
Sign-up fee: $1.00
Self-hosted comics and manga library server — series metadata, reading order, and Tachiyomi/Mihon native support.
A managed Komga instance hosted on ElfHosted. Serve CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB comics and manga from your own library with full series and reading-order metadata, a polished web reader, and native Tachiyomi/Mihon support via the Komga extension. Fully FOSS. Bring your own comic and manga files.
Komga is built from the ground up for comics and manga — series grouping, volume ordering, and reading-progress sync done right, not bolted onto an ebook server as an afterthought.
What is Komga?
Komga is a fully open-source comic book and manga library server. It reads CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB files from your storage, organises them into series with proper volume and chapter ordering, and serves them through a polished web reader and an OPDS catalog. Tachiyomi and Mihon (its fork) have a dedicated Komga source extension, making it the native target for Android manga reading apps.
This is a managed Komga instance on ElfHosted: pre-configured with mounts and TLS. You bring your comic and manga library (upload directly or rclone-mount cloud storage), Komga scans and organises, and you start reading.
Key Features
- 📚 Comic-first format support: CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB — the full range of comic archive formats, plus EPUB for manga volumes that ship in that format.
- 🗂️ Series and reading-order metadata: Komga groups books into series, tracks volumes, and applies reading order automatically. ComicInfo.xml metadata supported for tagged archives.
- 📱 Tachiyomi/Mihon native: official Komga source extension for Tachiyomi and Mihon means Android manga apps connect directly — browse library, track read chapters, continue on phone.
- 🌐 Built-in web reader: panel-by-panel or full-page reading modes; right-to-left for manga. Works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
- 📡 OPDS catalog: any OPDS v1.2/v2.0-aware reader (Moon+ Reader, KOReader, Panels for iOS) can browse and download from your Komga library.
- 👥 Multi-user: per-user libraries, read progress, and permissions. Share with the household without sharing reading history.
- 🔓 Fully FOSS: MIT licence, no subscription, no telemetry. Actively maintained.
- 🔄 Updates handled: ElfHosted keeps Komga current.
Komga vs Kavita — Which Comics Server?
Both are FOSS reading servers with web readers and OPDS support. The difference is their primary focus:
- Komga (this product) — comics and manga specialist. Native Tachiyomi/Mihon integration, stronger series-and-volume metadata handling, ComicInfo.xml support. Best when your library is mostly CBZ/CBR manga and comics.
- Kavita — all-rounder for mixed libraries (ebooks + comics + manga). Better for users who want a single server for both text ebooks and comic-format content.
If your collection is 80%+ CBZ/CBR manga and comics, Komga’s metadata handling and Tachiyomi integration give it the edge. For mixed ebook+comics libraries, Kavita handles both more uniformly.
For automated comic downloads (like Sonarr for TV shows but for comics), see Kapowarr — it works alongside Komga to fill your library automatically.
Why Run Komga on ElfHosted?
Komga is easy to self-host locally — until Tachiyomi needs to reach it from outside your home network, or you want OPDS apps to sync over HTTPS without a VPN. ElfHosted handles all of that:
- HTTPS on your own ElfHosted subdomain — Tachiyomi/Mihon and OPDS apps connect from anywhere.
- Library storage via rclone-mounted cloud (Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, B2) or upload directly.
- Komga’s own user accounts for the web UI, Tachiyomi/Mihon and OPDS clients.
- Updates roll out without you touching anything.
Technical Specifications
- 🛠️ Software: Komga (FOSS, MIT)
- 📚 Formats: CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB (comic archives and manga volumes)
- 📱 Apps: Tachiyomi/Mihon (official Komga source extension), any OPDS v1.2/v2.0 client (Moon+ Reader, KOReader, Panels)
- 🔑 Subscription: none required — Komga is fully FOSS
- 📂 Library storage: bring your own files; rclone-mount cloud storage or upload directly
- 🌐 Access: hosted on your ElfHosted subdomain with TLS
- 🔄 Updates: handled by ElfHosted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I run Komga without self-hosting it?
Add it to your ElfHosted subscription — this product is a managed Komga instance on ElfHosted infrastructure, pre-configured with TLS. No Docker, no port-forwarding, no reverse-proxy setup required.
Does this come with comics or manga?
No. Komga is the server — bring your own CBZ, CBR, PDF, or EPUB files. Many users source from their own physical rips, DRM-free digital purchases, or public-domain archives.
Does it work with Tachiyomi or Mihon?
Yes — Komga has an official source extension for both. Install the extension, point it at your ElfHosted Komga URL, authenticate with your Komga user account, and your library appears natively in the app.
How is this different from Kavita?
Kavita is an all-rounder for mixed libraries (ebooks + comics + manga). Komga specialises in comics and manga — stronger series-and-volume metadata, native Tachiyomi integration, ComicInfo.xml support. If your library is mostly CBZ/CBR, Komga edges ahead. For mixed ebook+comics collections, Kavita handles both more uniformly.
Can I automate comic downloads like I do with Sonarr for TV?
Yes — Kapowarr is the comics equivalent of Sonarr. It monitors release calendars and downloads new issues into folders Komga scans. Many users run both together.
Can I read offline?
The Komga web reader requires a connection. For offline reading, use Tachiyomi/Mihon (which can download chapters locally) or an OPDS app like KOReader that supports downloading for offline use.
Is there an audiobook or ebook server too?
Komga is for comics and manga. For audiobooks, see Audiobookshelf. For ebooks and mixed libraries, see Kavita.
Hosted Komga is the comics and manga reading server for self-hosters who want proper series metadata, native Tachiyomi/Mihon support, and a web reader that reads right-to-left without fighting it. Bring your CBZ and CBR library; we run the server.
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