subarrvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| subarr | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #79 of 142 in Media Management | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 147 | 16 170 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +540 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.7.24 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
subarr ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+540 stars in 30 days).
subarr details →Vert details →