Kavita vs Komga
Both Kavita and Komga are self-hosted alternatives to ComiXology, Crunchyroll, Google Play Books, Kindle Store, Marvel Unlimited and Scribd. Both are filed under Document Management - E-books.
Side by side
| Field | Kavita | Komga |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Cross-platform e-book/manga/comic/pdf server and web reader with user management, ratings and reviews, and metadata support. | Media server for comics/mangas/BDs with API and OPDS support, a modern web interface for exploring your libraries, as well as a web reader. |
| GitHub stars | 11,992 | 6,809 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | .NET, Docker | Java, Docker |
| Latest release | v0.9.1.4, 2 September 2026 | 1.29.2, 28 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Document Management - E-books | Document Management - E-books |
| Website | https://www.kavitareader.com/ | https://komga.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita | https://github.com/gotson/komga |
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.
- Kavita has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 11,992 against 6,809.
- Komga recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 1 November 2026.
- Komga has the newer release on record: 1.29.2, 28 October 2026, against v0.9.1.4, 2 September 2026.
- Licenses differ: Kavita is listed under GPL-3.0; Komga under MIT.
- Platforms differ: Kavita lists .NET, Docker; Komga lists Java, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Document Management - E-books.