# Nova Server vs Typst

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

| | Nova Server | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #20 of 25 in Proxy | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 355 | 56 869 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +140 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Shell | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Typst scores 82/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.

Nova Server ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.

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

Typst is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nova Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server.md)
- [Typst](https://selfhost.directory/project/typst) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typst.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nova-server-vs-typst