Media servers
Kavita privacy rating
Self-hosted reading server for manga, comics and books, with web readers for comics, EPUB and PDF, OPDS support and multiple users. An optional paid Kavita+ subscription adds metadata and scrobbling features.
Summary
Kavita scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the media servers criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.
Score 50 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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No
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The website loads Google Tag Manager (automated test). The server also sends anonymous usage statistics by default, which can be turned off.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by the optional Kavita+ subscription and Open Collective donations, with no ads.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.