# BentoPDF vs TraceRoot

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

| | BentoPDF | TraceRoot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Document Processing | #11 of 51 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 16 190 ✓ | 1 138 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +479 ✓ | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.8.10 · 19 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

BentoPDF scores 77/100 against 58/100 for TraceRoot, so it is the safer default.

BentoPDF ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for TraceRoot.

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

BentoPDF is growing faster right now (+479 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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