# ConvertX vs Tdarr

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

| | ConvertX | Tdarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #2 of 18 in Video Processing |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 4 369 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 ✓ | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Makefile |

## Which one should you pick?

ConvertX scores 74/100 against 66/100 for Tdarr, so it is the safer default.

ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Tdarr.

If you want the quickest setup, Tdarr 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)
- [Tdarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/tdarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tdarr.md)

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