# ConvertX vs sagetv

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

| | ConvertX | sagetv |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 19 224 ✓ | 287 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +178 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.19.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

ConvertX scores 74/100 against 48/100 for sagetv, so it is the safer default.

ConvertX ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sagetv.

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

ConvertX is growing faster right now (+178 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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