# PhotoShow vs Vert

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

| | PhotoShow | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #14 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 506 | 16 176 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +543 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 46/100 for PhotoShow, so it is the safer default.

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

Vert is growing faster right now (+543 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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