# Kavita vs Nodyx

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

| | Kavita | Nodyx |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #5 of 6 in Community |
| GitHub stars | 11 968 ✓ | 137 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +232 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 ✓ | v2.12.0 · 10 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Svelte |

## Which one should you pick?

Kavita scores 73/100 against 48/100 for Nodyx, so it is the safer default.

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

Kavita is growing faster right now (+232 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Kavita](https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kavita.md)
- [Nodyx](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodyx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodyx.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kavita-vs-nodyx