Kavita
Cross-platform e-book/manga/comic/pdf server and web reader with user management, ratings and reviews, and metadata support.
- GitHub stars
- 11,841
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v0.9.1.4
2 September 2026 - Last commit
- 10 October 2026
- Runs on
- .NET, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
378 commits
Replaces
Paid products Kavita can stand in for.
How to self-host Kavita
Kavita runs on .NET and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Kavita free?
Yes. Kavita is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Kavita?
Yes. Kavita runs on .NET and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Kavita replace?
People use Kavita instead of Comixology or Amazon Kindle.
Is Kavita still maintained?
The last change to Kavita's code was on 10 October 2026, with 378 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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