Stirling-PDFvsTicky
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | Ticky | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #14 of 34 in Task Management |
| GitHub stars | 95 273 | 301 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 311 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.15.2 · 2 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 50/100 for Ticky, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Ticky.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 311 stars in 30 days).
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