Vertvswindmill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Vert | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in File Conversion | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 16 170 | 18 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +540 | +288 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 163 |
| Latest release | — | v1.853.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
windmill scores 77/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
windmill ships more often: 163 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; windmill needs more configuration.
Vert details →windmill details →