HindsightvsTypst
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hindsight | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 209 in AI Agents | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 55 728 | 56 869 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 681 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Hindsight scores 86/100 against 82/100 for Typst, so it is the safer default.
Typst ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Hindsight.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; Hindsight needs more configuration.
Hindsight is growing faster right now (+3 681 stars in 30 days).
Hindsight details →Typst details →