KavitavsONLYOFFICE
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | ONLYOFFICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #1 of 6 in Office Suites |
| GitHub stars | 11 968 | 7 058 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +232 | +120 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v10.0.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 71/100 for ONLYOFFICE, so it is the safer default.
Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ONLYOFFICE.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; ONLYOFFICE needs more configuration.
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