Typstvswlgblock
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Typst | wlgblock | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 34/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Publishing | #72 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 56 874 | 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +145 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
Typst scores 82/100 against 34/100 for wlgblock, so it is the safer default.
Typst ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for wlgblock.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; wlgblock needs more configuration.
Typst is growing faster right now (+145 stars in 30 days).
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