KavitavsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 11 966 | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +238 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C# | C |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+238 stars in 30 days).
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