OpenProjectvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenProject | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Project Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 16 795 | 16 176 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +594 | +543 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 0 |
| Latest release | v17.9.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenProject scores 79/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
OpenProject ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; OpenProject needs more configuration.
OpenProject details →Vert details →