Calibre Web vs Kavita
Both Calibre Web and Kavita are self-hosted alternatives to Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kindle Store, Kobo Store, Libby and OverDrive and Scribd. Both are filed under Document Management - E-books.
Side by side
| Field | Calibre Web | Kavita |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Browse, read and download eBooks using an existing Calibre database. | Cross-platform e-book/manga/comic/pdf server and web reader with user management, ratings and reviews, and metadata support. |
| GitHub stars | 18,519 | 11,992 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Python | .NET, Docker |
| Latest release | 0.6.27, 8 August 2026 | v0.9.1.4, 2 September 2026 |
| Repository activity | 20 September 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Document Management - E-books | Document Management - E-books |
| Website | https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web | https://www.kavitareader.com/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web | https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Calibre Web has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 18,519 against 11,992.
- Kavita recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 20 September 2026.
- Kavita has the newer release on record: v0.9.1.4, 2 September 2026, against 0.6.27, 8 August 2026.
- Both are listed under the same license: GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Calibre Web lists Python; Kavita lists .NET, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Document Management - E-books.