HaukvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hauk | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 6 in Location Tracking | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 944 | 16 176 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +543 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 58/100 for Hauk, so it is the safer default.
Hauk ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; Hauk needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+543 stars in 30 days).