# bettercap vs Vert

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bettercap | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 ✓ | 16 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 | +541 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

bettercap scores 76/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.

bettercap 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; bettercap needs more configuration.

Vert is growing faster right now (+541 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bettercap](https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bettercap-vs-vert