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Kavita is a fast, feature-rich, cross-platform reading server built with a focus on manga, comics, and books, offering a modern web interface with extensive metadata support. Find open source and proprietary alternatives that serve similar purposes.

License:GPL-3.0
Stars:8,073
Difficulty:Easy
Pricing:Free
Hosting:Self-Hosted

Self-hosted alternatives to Kavita

Open source projects that can replace Kavita:

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Calibre-Web

14,756
GPL-3.0

Calibre-Web is a web application that provides a clean, modern interface for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks from an existing Calibre database. It offers remote access to your library with support for OPDS-compatible e-readers.

Key Features

  • Web-Based Reading:

    • Built-in eBook reader
    • EPUB, PDF, and CBZ/CBR support
    • Responsive reading interface
    • Reading progress sync
    • Customizable reader settings
    • Offline reading capability

  • Library Management:

    • Browse existing Calibre database
    • Advanced search and filtering
    • Metadata viewing and editing
    • Book format conversion
    • Series and author browsing
    • Custom column support

  • E-Reader Integration:

    • OPDS catalog server
    • Send books to Kindle
    • Download in multiple formats
    • E-reader app compatibility
    • Mobile-friendly interface
    • Kobo sync support

  • Multi-User Features:

    • User account management
    • Permission-based access
    • Personal bookshelves
    • Reading history tracking
    • OAuth authentication
    • LDAP integration
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Komga

4,953
MIT

Komga is a free and open-source media server specifically designed for comics, mangas, and graphic novels. It provides a beautiful web interface, powerful API, and seamless integration with popular comic reader apps.

Key Features

  • Advanced Library Management:

    • Multiple library support
    • Automatic metadata extraction
    • Series and collection organization
    • Custom reading lists
    • Duplicate detection
    • Bulk editing tools

  • Superior Reading Experience:

    • Modern web-based reader
    • Webtoon/vertical scroll mode
    • Double-page spread support
    • Reading progress sync
    • Keyboard navigation
    • Touch gesture support

  • Extensive Integration:

    • Full REST API
    • OPDS catalog feed
    • Tachiyomi extension
    • Chunky reader support
    • Server-sent events
    • Webhook notifications

  • Multi-User System:

    • User account management
    • Per-library permissions
    • Age restriction controls
    • Shared reading lists
    • Activity dashboard
    • OAuth2 authentication

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