Stirling PDF
Self-hosted Docker-based PDF toolkit running locally. Merge, split, convert, OCR, compress, sign, and more — all offline and private. No data leaves your server.
What it does
Stirling PDF is a self-hosted Docker-based PDF manipulation tool. It provides a web UI for all common PDF operations including merge, split, convert, compress, OCR, signing, and more — all processed locally.
Key features
- Self-hosted via Docker
- Merge, split, convert, compress PDFs
- OCR text recognition
- PDF signing and watermarking
- Completely offline and private
- Web-based UI (localhost)
- Custom Tessdata language support
Platform
Docker, Self Hosted, Web UI (localhost).
Pricing
100% Free (Open source, self-hosted).
Rating
9/10 — Best self-hosted PDF toolkit. Running locally on this system at :8860.
Notes
Already running on this system at localhost:8860. Tessdata includes eng+msa. Relevant for private legal document processing.
Jurisdictional coverage
Malaysian law coverage: Not applicable. Primary sources included: Unverified.
Data handling
Data handling depends on the product, account, settings and contractual terms. Check current vendor terms before uploading confidential material.
LAWTECH.MY assessment
Directory listing. Verify current features, pricing, jurisdictional coverage and data terms before professional use.
Review status
Directory listing — reviewed on 2026-07-26.
| Website Url | https://www.stirlingpdf.com |
| Platforms | Docker, Self Hosted, Linux, Web (localhost) |
| Pricing | Free (Open source, self-hosted) |
| Category | PDF Tools |
| Rating | 9 |
| My Notes | Self-hosted Docker PDF toolkit. Already running locally at :8860. |
| Review Label | Directory listing |
| Malaysian Law Coverage | Not applicable |
| Reviewed On | 2026-07-26 |
| Primary Sources Included | Unverified |
| Jurisdictional Coverage | Unverified or jurisdiction-neutral |
| Information Source | Public product information and LAWTECH.MY editorial review |