LibreTranslatevsSLayer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LibreTranslate | SLayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Translation | #49 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 17 213 | 314 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +394 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v1.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 50/100 for SLayer, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreTranslate is easier to run; SLayer needs more configuration.
LibreTranslate is growing faster right now (+394 stars in 30 days).
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