Kavita
About Kavita
Kavita is a cross-platform reading server designed to manage and share digital reading collections. It supports various formats including comics, manga, and books, allowing users to set up their own server for personal or shared use.
The software provides responsive readers that work across devices and offers customization options for themes and user interfaces. It includes features for metadata management, user access control, and reading progress tracking.
Key features
- Supports multiple formats including cbr, cbz, epub, and pdf
- Responsive readers for phones, tablets, and desktops
- Customizable theming support
- External metadata integration and scrobbling
- Rich metadata support with filtering and searching
- User management with role-based access control
- Localization support through Weblate
- Epub-based annotation and highlight support
Download v0.9.0.2
May 14, 2026Frequently asked questions
- Is Kavita free?
- Yes. Kavita is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Kavita support?
- Kavita provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of Kavita?
- The latest version is v0.9.0.2, released on May 14, 2026.
- What platforms does Kavita support?
- Kavita is cross-platform and can be run on various operating systems including Linux and Windows.
- How can I install Kavita?
- Installation instructions are available on the Kavita Wiki, which covers multiple methods and platforms.
- Is Kavita free to use?
- Kavita is free and open-source under the GNU GPL v3 license, with optional paid features through Kavita+.
- Can I try Kavita before installing?
- A demo is available at demo.kavitareader.com with provided login credentials.
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