Stirling-PDFvsVigil365
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | Vigil365 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #46 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 95 319 | 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 357 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.1.0 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 49/100 for Vigil365, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Vigil365.
If you want the quickest setup, Stirling-PDF is easier to run; Vigil365 needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 357 stars in 30 days).
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