Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. BentoPDF processes files in your browser, so the files stay on your device. The project says no server-side processing is required.
BentoPDF: Private Browser-Based PDF Toolkit
BentoPDF is a privacy-first PDF toolkit that runs in your browser, so files stay on your device.
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| Requirement | BentoPDF | Joplin | Memos | NocoDB | SiYuan | Stirling PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free | Free for personal use | Free | Free / paid plans | Free | Free / paid plans |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | None | SQLite | SQLite | SQLite | file only | none |
| Runtime | JavaScript | Node.js | Go | Node.js | Go | Java |
| Install options | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux, Windows, macOS | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | Web | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | Web | – | iOSAndroidWindows | macOSWindowsLinuxWeb |
Common questions
How do I self-host BentoPDF?
The recommended route is Docker Compose or Podman Compose. You can also run it locally from source or host the static build on a static hosting…
Can I run it without internet access?
Yes. The documentation includes an air-gapped, offline deployment guide.
Can I turn off tools I do not need?
Yes. You can disable specific tools and apply custom branding. Digital signatures need a small CORS proxy, which the documentation describes.
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