# BentoPDF vs opencut

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | BentoPDF | opencut |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 16 184 | 96 671 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +485 | +6 116 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.8.10 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

BentoPDF scores 77/100 against 75/100 for opencut, so it is the safer default.

BentoPDF ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.

If you want the quickest setup, BentoPDF is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 116 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [BentoPDF](https://selfhost.directory/project/bentopdf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bentopdf.md)
- [opencut](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bentopdf-vs-opencut