# bookwyrm vs Kitana

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bookwyrm | Kitana |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #78 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 ✓ | 531 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | SCSS |

## Which one should you pick?

bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 46/100 for Kitana, so it is the safer default.

bookwyrm ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Kitana.

If you want the quickest setup, Kitana is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.

bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bookwyrm](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm.md)
- [Kitana](https://selfhost.directory/project/kitana) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kitana.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookwyrm-vs-kitana