# LibreTranslate vs telescope

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

| | LibreTranslate | telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Translation | #6 of 13 in Log Management |
| GitHub stars | 17 214 ✓ | 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +395 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 ✓ | v0.0.27 · 8 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 49/100 for telescope, so it is the safer default.

LibreTranslate ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for telescope.

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

LibreTranslate is growing faster right now (+395 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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