Project OSRMvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Project OSRM | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 | 95 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | +2 339 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 25 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 69/100 for Project OSRM, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Project OSRM.
If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 339 stars in 30 days).
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