# netboot.xyz vs Typst

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

| | netboot.xyz | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Deployment | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 12 574 | 56 876 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +253 ✓ | +147 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | 3.0.3 · 29 Aug 2026 ✓ | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Jinja | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Typst scores 82/100 against 74/100 for netboot.xyz, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; netboot.xyz needs more configuration.

## Details

- [netboot.xyz](https://selfhost.directory/project/netboot-xyz) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netboot-xyz.md)
- [Typst](https://selfhost.directory/project/typst) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typst.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netboot-xyz-vs-typst