RocketshipvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocketship | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 10 in Testing | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 182 | 95 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +2 348 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 25 |
| Latest release | v0.5.43 · 18 Jan 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 43/100 for Rocketship, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Rocketship.
If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; Rocketship needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 348 stars in 30 days).
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