# LibreTranslate vs Thingport

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

| | LibreTranslate | Thingport |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Translation | #14 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 17 218 ✓ | 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +399 ✓ | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | extension-latest · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LibreTranslate scores 76/100 against 50/100 for Thingport, so it is the safer default.

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

LibreTranslate is growing faster right now (+399 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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