ChaptarrvsKavita
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Chaptarr | Kavita | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 14 in Comics |
| GitHub stars | 727 | 11 962 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +234 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.9.965 · 11 Oct 2026 | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 49/100 for Chaptarr, so it is the safer default.
Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Chaptarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; Chaptarr needs more configuration.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+234 stars in 30 days).
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