# hls-restream-proxy vs Kavita

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

| | hls-restream-proxy | Kavita |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #41 of 54 in Media Streaming | #1 of 14 in Comics |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 11 968 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +232 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

Kavita scores 73/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.

Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hls-restream-proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; hls-restream-proxy needs more configuration.

Kavita is growing faster right now (+232 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [hls-restream-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy.md)
- [Kavita](https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hls-restream-proxy-vs-kavita