Stirling-PDFvssuper
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | super | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 95 280 | 875 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 318 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 26 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | rpios-v1.2.18 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 53/100 for super, so it is the safer default.
super ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 25 for Stirling-PDF.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 318 stars in 30 days).
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