ConvertXvsrudder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | rudder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #4 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 | 719 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 9.1.4 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Scala |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 55/100 for rudder, so it is the safer default.
rudder ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ConvertX.
If you want the quickest setup, ConvertX is easier to run; rudder needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →rudder details →