SheetAblevsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SheetAble | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #105 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 463 | 95 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +2 339 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 25 |
| Latest release | — | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 44/100 for SheetAble, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SheetAble.
If you want the quickest setup, SheetAble is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 339 stars in 30 days).
SheetAble details →Stirling-PDF details →