ruddervsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rudder | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 8 in Configuration Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 719 | 16 175 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +542 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | 9.1.4 · 7 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Scala | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 55/100 for rudder, so it is the safer default.
rudder ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; rudder needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+542 stars in 30 days).
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