# overleaf vs Vert

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

| | overleaf | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 18 290 ✓ | 16 173 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +111 | +540 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

overleaf scores 74/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.

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

Vert is growing faster right now (+540 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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