# Kindle Comic Converter vs Novu

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

| | Kindle Comic Converter | Novu |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in File Conversion | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 5 927 | 40 220 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +160 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v12.1.3 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | ISC | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Novu scores 76/100 against 67/100 for Kindle Comic Converter, so it is the safer default.

Kindle Comic Converter ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.

If you want the quickest setup, Kindle Comic Converter is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.

Novu is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Kindle Comic Converter](https://selfhost.directory/project/kcc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kcc.md)
- [Novu](https://selfhost.directory/project/novu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/novu.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kcc-vs-novu