ConvertXvsRembg
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | Rembg | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #1 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 | 25 218 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 | +79 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Rembg scores 78/100 against 74/100 for ConvertX, so it is the safer default.
Rembg ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ConvertX.
If you want the quickest setup, Rembg is easier to run; ConvertX needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →Rembg details →