# matrix-media-repo vs Typst

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

| | matrix-media-repo | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #53 of 118 in Media Server | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 239 | 56 868 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +139 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 5 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Typst scores 82/100 against 52/100 for matrix-media-repo, so it is the safer default.

Typst ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for matrix-media-repo.

If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; matrix-media-repo needs more configuration.

Typst is growing faster right now (+139 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [matrix-media-repo](https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-media-repo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-media-repo.md)
- [Typst](https://selfhost.directory/project/typst) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typst.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/matrix-media-repo-vs-typst