BentoPDFvsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| BentoPDF | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 16 188 | 1 215 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +477 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 23 |
| Latest release | v2.8.10 · 19 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
BentoPDF scores 77/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for BentoPDF.
If you want the quickest setup, BentoPDF is easier to run; NetworkOptimizer needs more configuration.
BentoPDF is growing faster right now (+477 stars in 30 days).
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