# kubo vs Vert

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | kubo | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 86 in File Sharing | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 17 161 ✓ | 16 175 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +542 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.43.1 · 14 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

kubo and Vert score the same (71/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

kubo ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; kubo needs more configuration.

Vert is growing faster right now (+542 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [kubo](https://selfhost.directory/project/kubo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kubo.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kubo-vs-vert