PulumivsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pulumi | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Infrastructure | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 25 829 | 16 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | +532 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.272.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Pulumi scores 78/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
Pulumi ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; Pulumi needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+532 stars in 30 days).
Pulumi details →Vert details →