Kavitavstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kavita | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Comics | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 11 967 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +231 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Kavita scores 73/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
Kavita ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
Kavita is growing faster right now (+231 stars in 30 days).
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