Stirling-PDFvstransfer.sh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | transfer.sh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #9 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 95 238 | 15 908 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 325 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 69/100 for transfer.sh, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for transfer.sh.
If you want the quickest setup, transfer.sh is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 325 stars in 30 days).
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