AriaNgvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AriaNg | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 45 in Download Management | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 264 | 95 346 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +2 384 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 25 |
| Latest release | 1.3.15 · 5 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 69/100 for AriaNg, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for AriaNg.
If you want the quickest setup, AriaNg is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 384 stars in 30 days).
AriaNg details →Stirling-PDF details →