# rushdb vs Stirling-PDF

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | rushdb | Stirling-PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 in Vector Database | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 325 | 95 336 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +2 374 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 25 |
| Latest release | v3.0.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 48/100 for rushdb, so it is the safer default.

rushdb ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 25 for Stirling-PDF.

If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; rushdb needs more configuration.

Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 374 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [rushdb](https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb.md)
- [Stirling-PDF](https://selfhost.directory/project/stirling-pdf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stirling-pdf.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rushdb-vs-stirling-pdf