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Stirling-PDF
Self-hosted PDF toolkit: merge, split, convert, OCR and sign.
What Stirling-PDF does
Stirling-PDF is a web-based PDF toolkit you run yourself, with dozens of tools for merging, splitting, compressing, converting, OCR, redaction and signing, so files never go to third-party PDF sites.
Best for
- Replacing online PDF sites
- Sensitive documents
- Teams that edit PDFs often
How small businesses use Stirling-PDF
- Merge quotes into one PDF
- Redact personal data
- OCR scanned forms
Stirling-PDF: common questions
Who should use Stirling-PDF?
Stirling-PDF suits replacing online PDF sites, sensitive documents and teams that edit PDFs often.
When should you choose something else instead of Stirling-PDF?
Some features are paid, and you need a server to run it for your team. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as Paperless-ngx, Documenso and MarkItDown.
Is Stirling-PDF free?
Stirling-PDF pricing: Free and open source; paid features. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.
Can a small business self-host Stirling-PDF?
Yes. Stirling-PDF is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is beginner. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.
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