ConvertXvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 19 225 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; ConvertX needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+173 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →textpod details →