OpenPostvsRescript
Two self-hosted CapCut alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenPost | Rescript | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 18 in Social Media Management | #7 of 18 in Video Processing |
| GitHub stars | 825 | 1 005 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 8 |
| Latest release | v7.31.1 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.2.4 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenPost scores 58/100 against 51/100 for Rescript, so it is the safer default.
Rescript ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenPost.
If you want the quickest setup, Rescript is easier to run; OpenPost needs more configuration.
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