# PrintGuard vs Vert

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

| | PrintGuard | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #11 of 22 in 3D Printing | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 367 | 16 176 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +543 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.6.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 52/100 for PrintGuard, so it is the safer default.

PrintGuard ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

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

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

## Details

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

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