# ConvertX vs overleaf

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

| | ConvertX | overleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #4 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 18 290 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 ✓ | +111 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for overleaf.

## Details

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

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