# OpenTTD vs Vert

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

| | OpenTTD | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 23 in Gaming | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 8 436 | 16 174 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +541 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 15.3 · 4 Apr 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenTTD scores 73/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.

OpenTTD ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

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

Vert is growing faster right now (+541 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenTTD](https://selfhost.directory/project/openttd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openttd.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openttd-vs-vert