Bitcoin CorevsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitcoin Core | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 90 529 | 95 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +286 | +2 327 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 25 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 86/100 for Bitcoin Core, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.
If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 327 stars in 30 days).
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