2048 MB RAMamd64 / arm64Java / TypeScriptEasyLicenseRef-Stirling-PDF-User-LicenseVersion 2.14.3
Instead of a subscription
Self-hosted alternatives to Smallpdf
Smallpdf converts, compresses and signs PDF files in a browser, once the file has been uploaded. The toolbox here performs the same conversions locally, so a contract or a scan never reaches a third party.
Catalog
Recipes that cover it
Requirements
Side by side
| Application | Minimum RAM | Disk estimate | Database | Installation difficulty | Backup | Recipe verification | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling PDF | 2048 MB RAM | 10 GB | Embedded, other | Easy | Yes | Fully verifiedRecheck overdue · 0 dCheck is current | LicenseRef-Stirling-PDF-User-License |
Migration
What changes when you host it yourself
The data stops leaving your network, and so does the responsibility for it: backups, the restore you have actually tested, and the disk it all sits on.
Feature parity is never exact. Read what each recipe states about limitations and the smoke test before planning a migration.
The bill turns into work: updates, certificates and an eye on the release notes. The catalog shows how much of that each recipe asks for.