What does Kavita replace?

Kavita is a free alternative to Kindle Unlimited.

Is Kavita open source?

Yes. Kavita is licensed under GPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Kavita is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Kindle Unlimited.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · GPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

Kareadita/Kavita11.8k★last push Oct 5, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on kavitareader.com.

What does Kavita replace?: Kavita is a free alternative to Kindle Unlimited.
Is Kavita open source?: Yes. Kavita is licensed under GPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Kavita run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Kavita?: Yes. Kavita is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.