# openHop Repeater vs Vert

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

| | openHop Repeater | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Network | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 298 | 16 170 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +540 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.1.4 · 8 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 51/100 for openHop Repeater, so it is the safer default.

openHop Repeater ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; openHop Repeater needs more configuration.

Vert is growing faster right now (+540 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [openHop Repeater](https://selfhost.directory/project/openhop-repeater) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openhop-repeater.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openhop-repeater-vs-vert