# LibreTranslate vs textpod

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

| | LibreTranslate | textpod |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Translation | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 17 213 ✓ | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +394 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.

LibreTranslate ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.

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)
- [textpod](https://selfhost.directory/project/textpod) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/textpod.md)

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