ConvertXvstextsnap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | textsnap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #8 of 12 in Document Processing |
| GitHub stars | 19 225 | 196 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.4.0 · 29 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 45/100 for textsnap, so it is the safer default.
ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for textsnap.
If you want the quickest setup, textsnap is easier to run; ConvertX needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+173 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →textsnap details →