DashBeamvsKavita
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Kavita | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #1 of 14 in Comics |
| GitHub stars | 10 123 | 11 968 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +232 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+232 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →Kavita details →