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Calibre-Web vs Kavita
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| Fact | Calibre-Web | Kavita |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Fluent | C# |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 18k | 12k |
| Latest | 0.6.27 | v0.9.1.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 175 days between releases | about 58 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors 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 →
PartialCalibre-WebThe cloud library for your own DRM-free books, synced to Kobo devices or sent to a Kindle by email, not the store.
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 →
PartialCalibre-WebBrowse and read a Calibre library of your own ebooks in the browser and OPDS apps, with no store.
PartialKavitaThe library and reader for your own ebooks, comics and manga, in the browser and OPDS apps, not the store.
Calibre-Web
Calibre-Web
unsigned The latest release, 0.6.27, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Kavita
✓ signed The latest release, v0.9.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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