Stirling-PDFvsXibo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | Xibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #3 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 95 289 | 741 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 327 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | — |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 57/100 for Xibo, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Xibo.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 327 stars in 30 days).
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