KavitavsMikochi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | Mikochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #18 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 964 | 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +236 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C# | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.
Mikochi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Kavita.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+236 stars in 30 days).
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