RalllyvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rallly | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Scheduling & Booking | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 330 | 95 266 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +61 | +2 353 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 29 | 25 |
| Latest release | v4.16.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 69/100 for Rallly, so it is the safer default.
Rallly ships more often: 29 stable releases in the past year, against 25 for Stirling-PDF.
If you want the quickest setup, Rallly is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 353 stars in 30 days).
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