ConvertXvsmatrix-media-repo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | matrix-media-repo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 19 224 | 239 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +178 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 52/100 for matrix-media-repo, so it is the safer default.
ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for matrix-media-repo.
If you want the quickest setup, ConvertX is easier to run; matrix-media-repo needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+178 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →matrix-media-repo details →