Kavitavsnginx-ldap-auth
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | nginx-ldap-auth | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #31 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 11 968 | 709 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +232 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | C# | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 43/100 for nginx-ldap-auth, so it is the safer default.
Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for nginx-ldap-auth.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; nginx-ldap-auth needs more configuration.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+232 stars in 30 days).
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