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KavitaYACReader
Freemium

The server is free and open source. An optional Kavita+ subscription adds external…

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Purpose-built readers for EPUB, PDF and image-based comics, including webtoon mode
  • Multi-user with per-library and age restrictions, through built-in logins or OIDC
  • Provides comic-focused reading and library tools.
  • You have to run and maintain a server, and expose it safely if you want remote access
  • Some metadata enrichment is only available through the paid Kavita+ add-on
  • Mobile editions and desktop components are separate products.
Self-hosted, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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