ConvertXvsDeta Surf
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | Deta Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #21 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 | 3 612 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 59/100 for Deta Surf, so it is the safer default.
ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Deta Surf.
If you want the quickest setup, Deta Surf is easier to run; ConvertX needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →Deta Surf details →