# PairDrop vs Vert

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

| | PairDrop | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 86 in File Sharing | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 11 713 | 16 159 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +254 | +529 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

PairDrop scores 75/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.

Vert is growing faster right now (+529 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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