# ExcaliDash vs Kavita

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

| | ExcaliDash | Kavita |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Whiteboarding | #1 of 14 in Comics |
| GitHub stars | 1 703 | 11 970 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +120 | +234 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.6.6 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

Kavita scores 73/100 against 58/100 for ExcaliDash, so it is the safer default.

## Details

- [ExcaliDash](https://selfhost.directory/project/excalidash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/excalidash.md)
- [Kavita](https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/excalidash-vs-kavita