TypstvsWinter CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Typst | Winter CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Publishing | #16 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 56 869 | 1 522 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 | v1.2.14 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Typst scores 82/100 against 62/100 for Winter CMS, so it is the safer default.
Winter CMS ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; Winter CMS needs more configuration.
Typst is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
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