DashBeamvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 10 123 | 16 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +541 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+541 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →Vert details →