ElementvsTypst
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 56 869 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Typst scores 82/100 against 76/100 for Element, so it is the safer default.
Element ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; Element needs more configuration.
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