# Kavita vs Libation

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

| | Kavita | Libation |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 959 ✓ | 6 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +231 ✓ | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 33 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Kavita scores 73/100 against 68/100 for Libation, so it is the safer default.

Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Kavita.

If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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