# ConvertX vs MeshCentral

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

| | ConvertX | MeshCentral |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #2 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 19 222 ✓ | 7 531 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +176 | +253 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 16 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.19.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | 1.3.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

ConvertX and MeshCentral score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

MeshCentral ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ConvertX.

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

## Details

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

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