# LibreTranslate vs Rocketship

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

| | LibreTranslate | Rocketship |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Translation | #9 of 10 in Testing |
| GitHub stars | 17 213 ✓ | 182 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +394 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 ✓ | v0.5.43 · 18 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 43/100 for Rocketship, so it is the safer default.

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

LibreTranslate is growing faster right now (+394 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LibreTranslate](https://selfhost.directory/project/libretranslate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libretranslate.md)
- [Rocketship](https://selfhost.directory/project/rocketship) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rocketship.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libretranslate-vs-rocketship