BentoPDFvsi-librarian-free
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| BentoPDF | i-librarian-free | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #28 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 176 | 356 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +477 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.8.10 · 19 Oct 2026 | 5.11.3 · 2 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
BentoPDF scores 77/100 against 50/100 for i-librarian-free, so it is the safer default.
BentoPDF ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for i-librarian-free.
If you want the quickest setup, BentoPDF is easier to run; i-librarian-free needs more configuration.
BentoPDF is growing faster right now (+477 stars in 30 days).
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