# Kavita vs Roborock Local Server

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

| | Kavita | Roborock Local Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #3 of 5 in Smart Home |
| GitHub stars | 11 970 ✓ | 1 205 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +234 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v1.2.1 · 8 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C# | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Kavita scores 73/100 against 54/100 for Roborock Local Server, so it is the safer default.

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

Kavita is growing faster right now (+234 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Kavita](https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita.md)
- [Roborock Local Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/local-roborock-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/local-roborock-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kavita-vs-local-roborock-server