Solo Leveling vs Sword Art Online
Side-by-side comparison — genres, author, rating, status and more.
Quick Comparison
| Field | Solo Leveling | Sword Art Online |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Chugong | Reki Kawahara |
| Status | Completed | Ongoing |
| Rating | ⭐ 8.7/10 | ⭐ 7.8/10 |
| Volumes | 14 | 27 |
| Start Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Publisher | D&C Media/Kakao | Kadokawa |
| Genres | Action Fantasy Adventure Manhwa | Isekai Action Romance Sci-Fi |
Shared genres: Action — highlighted in red above.
Series Summaries
Solo Leveling
A Korean manhwa about a weak hunter who discovers a mysterious system granting him the ability to grow exponentially stronger, transforming him from the weakest player into the world's most powerful warrior.
Full Solo Leveling guideSword Art Online
A groundbreaking manga adapting Reki Kawahara's light novel series, exploring the intersection of virtual reality, human connection, and the existential dangers of immersion in digital worlds.
Full Sword Art Online guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Solo Leveling if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Fantasy stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Pick Sword Art Online if…
- You enjoy Isekai stories
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Romance stories
- You're happy following an ongoing story month to month
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
