Kavitavsscm-manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | scm-manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #10 of 14 in Code Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 11 970 | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +234 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | 3.11.4 · 11 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 53/100 for scm-manager, so it is the safer default.
Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for scm-manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; scm-manager needs more configuration.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+234 stars in 30 days).
Kavita details →scm-manager details →
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