Stirling-PDFvsWeb Rendering Proxy (WRP)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #11 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 95 280 | 1 306 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 318 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | 4.10.3 · 23 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 53/100 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP), so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP).
If you want the quickest setup, Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) 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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