# Libre Translate vs LibreTranslate

> Two self-hosted [Translation projects](https://selfhost.directory/translation), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Libre Translate | LibreTranslate |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Translation | #2 of 9 in Translation |
| GitHub stars | 17 209 | 17 209 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +451 | +456 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 73/100 for Libre Translate, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, LibreTranslate is easier to run; Libre Translate needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Libre Translate](https://selfhost.directory/project/libre-translate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libre-translate.md)
- [LibreTranslate](https://selfhost.directory/project/libretranslate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libretranslate.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libre-translate-vs-libretranslate