ConvertXvsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 19 225 | 40 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 | +160 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Novu scores 76/100 against 74/100 for ConvertX, so it is the safer default.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ConvertX.
If you want the quickest setup, ConvertX is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
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