# Misaka Danmu Server vs Vert

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

| | Misaka Danmu Server | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #41 of 142 in Media Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 1 307 | 16 172 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +539 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.8.9 · 22 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 55/100 for Misaka Danmu Server, so it is the safer default.

Misaka Danmu Server ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; Misaka Danmu Server needs more configuration.

Vert is growing faster right now (+539 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Misaka Danmu Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/misaka-danmu-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/misaka-danmu-server.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/misaka-danmu-server-vs-vert