fogprojectvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| fogproject | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backup Management | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 690 | 95 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +2 348 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 25 |
| Latest release | 1.5.10.2518 · 11 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 63/100 for fogproject, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for fogproject.
If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; fogproject needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 348 stars in 30 days).
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