# ConvertX vs linkding

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

| | ConvertX | linkding |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #3 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 11 357 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 ✓ | +130 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.47.0 · 13 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

linkding scores 75/100 against 74/100 for ConvertX, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, linkding is easier to run; ConvertX needs more configuration.

## Details

- [ConvertX](https://selfhost.directory/project/convertx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/convertx.md)
- [linkding](https://selfhost.directory/project/linkding) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linkding.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/convertx-vs-linkding