outlinevsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| outline | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Wikis | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 41 105 | 16 176 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +408 | +543 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
outline scores 78/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
outline ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.
outline details →Vert details →