# ShelfBridge vs Vert

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

| | ShelfBridge | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #9 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 158 | 16 166 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +536 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.23.13 · 10 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 47/100 for ShelfBridge, so it is the safer default.

ShelfBridge ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

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

Vert is growing faster right now (+536 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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