Stirling-PDFvsZenphotoCMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | ZenphotoCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #8 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 95 280 | 318 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 318 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 52/100 for ZenphotoCMS, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZenphotoCMS.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 318 stars in 30 days).
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