# Local Deep Research vs Vert

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

| | Local Deep Research | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 120 in AI Assistant | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 9 439 | 16 176 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +309 | +543 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.10.7 · 28 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Local Deep Research scores 74/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.

Local Deep Research ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; Local Deep Research needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Local Deep Research](https://selfhost.directory/project/local-deep-research) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/local-deep-research.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/local-deep-research-vs-vert