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Suwayomi-Server vs Houdoku: catalog facts
Suwayomi-Server	Houdoku
Free Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works with Tachiyomi-compatible extensions Keeps a manga library on your own server	Reads local manga files and extension sources Vertical and two-page reading modes
Needs a separate client for the reading interface Aimed at users comfortable running a server	Desktop only, with no mobile app Online sources depend on extensions
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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