ThumborvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Thumbor | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 | 16 170 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +540 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 0 |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Thumbor scores 72/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
Thumbor ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
Vert is growing faster right now (+540 stars in 30 days).
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