# LibreTranslate vs Thesys

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

| | LibreTranslate | Thesys |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Translation | #5 of 5 in Research |
| GitHub stars | 17 213 ✓ | 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +460 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v0.4.0 · 23 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 41/100 for Thesys, so it is the safer default.

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

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

LibreTranslate is growing faster right now (+460 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libretranslate-vs-thesys-core