KavitavsPrismarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | Prismarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #70 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 968 | 469 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +232 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v1.3.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Twig |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 49/100 for Prismarr, so it is the safer default.
Prismarr ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Kavita.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+232 stars in 30 days).
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