# ConvertX vs PanWatch

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

| | ConvertX | PanWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 2 281 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 ✓ | +130 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

ConvertX scores 74/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.

PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ConvertX.

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

## Details

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

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