ConvertX
A self-hosted web converter that wraps the same engines, with accounts and a job list already built. One container and you own the whole pipeline.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Run the official Docker image with a mounted data directory, set a JWT secret and place it behind HTTPS
- Operational Setup
- Docker plus HTTPS/reverse-proxy setup; the first visitor can claim the initial account if the service is exposed before configuration
- Where Your Data Lives
- Accounts, SQLite-backed history and uploaded/converted files in the mounted /app/data directory; old files are auto-deleted on a configurable schedule
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It provides a self-hosted web interface rather than FileChanger's managed one-call API, so uptime, scaling, security and integration glue are yours.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $39/mo ($468/yr) in subscriptions
ConvertX FAQ
Common questions
Is ConvertX free and open source?+
ConvertX is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. A self-hosted web converter that wraps the same engines, with accounts and a job list already built. One container and you own the whole pipeline.
What paid software does ConvertX replace?+
ConvertX serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: FileChanger, saving up to $39/month ($468/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up ConvertX?+
Installation: Run the official Docker image with a mounted data directory, set a JWT secret and place it behind HTTPS. Setup notes: Docker plus HTTPS/reverse-proxy setup; the first visitor can claim the initial account if the service is exposed before configuration
What is the catch or trade-off with ConvertX?+
It provides a self-hosted web interface rather than FileChanger's managed one-call API, so uptime, scaling, security and integration glue are yours.