Transformer LabvsTypst
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Transformer Lab | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 5 199 | 56 869 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 5 |
| Latest release | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Typst scores 82/100 against 61/100 for Transformer Lab, so it is the safer default.
Transformer Lab ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; Transformer Lab needs more configuration.
Typst is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
Transformer Lab details →Typst details →