qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)vsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in Torrent | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 759 | 95 299 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +2 337 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 52 | 25 |
| Latest release | 5.3.0_v2.1.2-ls485 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Dockerfile | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 67/100 for qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io), so it is the safer default.
qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) ships more often: 52 stable releases in the past year, against 25 for Stirling-PDF.
If you want the quickest setup, qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 337 stars in 30 days).
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