# PowerSync Service vs Vert

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

| | PowerSync Service | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #35 of 40 in Database Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 397 | 16 176 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +543 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.

PowerSync Service ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

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

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

## Details

- [PowerSync Service](https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service.md)
- [Vert](https://selfhost.directory/project/vert) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vert.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/powersync-service-vs-vert