# Libre Translate vs The-One-File

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

| | Libre Translate | The-One-File |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Translation | #18 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 17 215 ✓ | 548 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +396 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | TOFV-2.0 · 7 Jun 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | HTML |

## Which one should you pick?

Libre Translate scores 73/100 against 52/100 for The-One-File, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, The-One-File is easier to run; Libre Translate needs more configuration.

Libre Translate is growing faster right now (+396 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Libre Translate](https://selfhost.directory/project/libre-translate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libre-translate.md)
- [The-One-File](https://selfhost.directory/project/the-one-file) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/the-one-file.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libre-translate-vs-the-one-file