# OpenPLC Runtime v4 vs Typst

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

| | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 10 in IoT | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 418 | 56 876 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +147 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Typst scores 82/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.

OpenPLC Runtime v4 ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.

If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; OpenPLC Runtime v4 needs more configuration.

Typst is growing faster right now (+147 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenPLC Runtime v4](https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime.md)
- [Typst](https://selfhost.directory/project/typst) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typst.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openplc-runtime-vs-typst