ConvertXvsumbrel
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | umbrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #9 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 | 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 52/100 for umbrel, so it is the safer default.
ConvertX ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for umbrel.
If you want the quickest setup, ConvertX is easier to run; umbrel needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →umbrel details →