code-servervsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 79 725 | 16 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +321 | +541 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.143.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
code-server scores 83/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
code-server details →Vert details →