BentoPDFvsmagic-frame
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| BentoPDF | magic-frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #58 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 16 190 | 511 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +479 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 22 |
| Latest release | v2.8.10 · 19 Oct 2026 | v1.5.11 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
BentoPDF scores 77/100 against 52/100 for magic-frame, so it is the safer default.
magic-frame ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for BentoPDF.
If you want the quickest setup, BentoPDF is easier to run; magic-frame needs more configuration.
BentoPDF is growing faster right now (+479 stars in 30 days).
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