# ConvertX vs Silo

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

| | ConvertX | Silo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #35 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 256 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.8.17 · 19 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

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

ConvertX is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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