Titles & Multi-Source
How titles combine chapters from multiple sources
One Title, Multiple Sources
In Alethia, a single title in your library can pull chapters from multiple sources. Instead of being locked to one source, you get a unified chapter list that combines the best from each.
This means:
- If one source is missing chapters, another can fill the gap
- You can prefer certain scanlators or sources over others
- Your reading experience stays consistent even if a source goes down
Unified Chapter List
When a title has multiple sources attached, Alethia merges their chapters into a single list. By default, you see the highest priority version of each chapter based on your preferences.
Want to see everything? Toggle to show all chapters, and you'll see every version available across all sources.
Source Priority
You control which sources take precedence. Set priorities at two levels:
Source-level — Prefer one source over another (e.g., always prefer MangaDex over others)
Scanlator-level — Within a source, prefer certain scanlator groups
When the same chapter exists from multiple sources, the highest priority version appears in your chapter list. If a higher priority version becomes available later, it can replace the existing one.
Why This Matters
- Reliability — If your preferred source removes a chapter, you still have access through other sources
- Quality — Prioritize the scanlators or sources with the best translations
- Speed — Get chapters as soon as they're available from any source, then upgrade to preferred versions when they drop