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BookLore vs Kavita
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | BookLore | Kavita |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | C# |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.3k | 12k |
| Latest | v2.4.0 | v0.9.1.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 45 days between releases | about 58 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon Kindle. Alternatives to Amazon Kindle →
PartialBookLoreThe cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo and KOReader, not the store. Books bought from Amazon stay on Kindle.
PartialKavitaThe cloud library and reading progress for your own DRM-free books, synced with KOReader, not the store. Books bought from Amazon stay on Kindle.
Both replace Google Play Books. Alternatives to Google Play Books →
PartialBookLoreThe library and reader for your own ebooks, PDFs and comics, in the browser and OPDS apps, not the store.
PartialKavitaThe library and reader for your own ebooks, comics and manga, in the browser and OPDS apps, not the store.
BookLore
BookLore
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Kavita
✓ signed The latest release, v0.9.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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