ArchivesSpacevsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ArchivesSpace | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 447 | 16 175 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +542 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.2.1 · 29 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 58/100 for ArchivesSpace, so it is the safer default.
ArchivesSpace ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; ArchivesSpace needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+542 stars in 30 days).
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