KavitavsMeshery
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | Meshery | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #2 of 7 in Kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | 11 965 | 12 072 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +237 | +51 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v1.0.74 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C# | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita and Meshery score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Meshery ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Kavita.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; Meshery needs more configuration.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+237 stars in 30 days).
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