RembgvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rembg | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Image Processing | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 25 216 | 95 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +2 347 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 25 |
| Latest release | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 78/100 for Rembg, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Rembg.
If you want the quickest setup, Rembg is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 347 stars in 30 days).
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