chatwootvsKavita
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | Kavita | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 14 in Comics |
| GitHub stars | 38 550 | 11 968 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 389 | +232 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | C# |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 73/100 for Kavita, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Kavita.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 389 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →Kavita details →