Bitfocus CompanionvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 95 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +2 327 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 25 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 67/100 for Bitfocus Companion, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Bitfocus Companion.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 327 stars in 30 days).
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