MTranServervsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MTranServer | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 9 in Translation | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 4 731 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 6 |
| Latest release | v5.1.0 · 16 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
MTranServer and Urbit score the same (63/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
MTranServer ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, MTranServer is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
MTranServer is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).
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