Stirling-PDFvsSure
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | Sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 95 280 | 10 713 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 318 | +681 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Sure.
If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 318 stars in 30 days).
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