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Stump

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A fast, free and open source comics, manga and digital book server with OPDS support

VG SCORE
9.0
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Product Details

PricingOpen Source
API✅ REST
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Lightweight and performant due to its Rust foundation.
  • Completely free and open-source with no hidden costs.
  • Lightweight and fast performance, ideal for running on lower-powered hardware like a Raspberry Pi.

WEAKNESSES

  • −Requires technical knowledge to set up and maintain a server.
  • −Lacks advanced features like user management or detailed reading stats.

KEY FEATURES

Modern Web Reader

Built-in browser-based reader with a clean, responsive interface for reading directly.

Comic & Manga Focus

Optimized server for CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB formats.

Self-Hosted

You control your data and server, running it on your own hardware or VPS.

OPDS Support

Enables access via compatible e-reader and comic apps using the Open Publication Distribution System.

WHO IS Stump BEST FOR?

Comic and manga enthusiasts

Individuals who want a self-hosted, private server to organize and read their personal digital comic and manga collections from any device.

Open-source and self-hosting advocates

Users seeking a free, customizable media server solution for books and comics that respects privacy and avoids vendor lock-in.

INTEGRATIONS

PlexKavitaCalibreOPDS ClientsJellyfinKomga

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
API

✓ REST

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 23, 2026
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INTEGRATIONS

PlexKavitaCalibreOPDS ClientsJellyfinKomga

PRICING MODEL

open source

BEST FOR

Comic and manga enthusiastsOpen-source and self-hosting advocates

FEATURES

Has API

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY

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