Stirling-PDFvsZero-K
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stirling-PDF | Zero-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Document Management | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 95 273 | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 311 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 25 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.2 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Lua |
Which one should you pick?
Stirling-PDF scores 87/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.
Stirling-PDF ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zero-K.
If you want the quickest setup, Zero-K is easier to run; Stirling-PDF needs more configuration.
Stirling-PDF is growing faster right now (+2 311 stars in 30 days).
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