# Libre Translate vs trigger

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

| | Libre Translate | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Translation | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 17 212 ✓ | 16 645 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +454 ✓ | +258 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 49 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Libre Translate.

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

## Details

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

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