SlinkvsStirling-PDF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Slink | Stirling-PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Image Management | #1 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 614 | 95 280 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 | +2 318 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 25 |
| Latest release | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 59/100 for Slink, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Slink.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 318 stars in 30 days).
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