# ConvertX vs Prowlarr

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

| | ConvertX | Prowlarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #1 of 2 in Indexer |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 7 463 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 | +203 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 24 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

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

Prowlarr ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ConvertX.

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

## Details

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

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