chromavsSuwayomi-Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chroma | Suwayomi-Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vector Database | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 29 604 | 7 968 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +235 | +215 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | latest · 24 Jun 2026 | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Java |
Which one should you pick?
chroma scores 79/100 against 71/100 for Suwayomi-Server, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, chroma is easier to run; Suwayomi-Server needs more configuration.
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