PimcorevsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pimcore | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 18 in Content Management | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 883 | 95 280 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +2 318 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 25 |
| Latest release | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 25 for Stirling-PDF.
If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 318 stars in 30 days).
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