spisvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| spis | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #34 of 41 in Photo Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 211 | 16 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +541 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 44/100 for spis, so it is the safer default.
spis ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; spis needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+541 stars in 30 days).
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