SwitchvsTypst
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Switch | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #74 of 209 in AI Agents | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 1 976 | 56 871 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +142 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 5 |
| Latest release | — | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Typst scores 82/100 against 54/100 for Switch, so it is the safer default.
Typst ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Switch.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; Switch needs more configuration.
Typst is growing faster right now (+142 stars in 30 days).
Switch details →Typst details →