Gotenberg
Developer-friendly API to interact with powerful tools like Chromium and LibreOffice for converting numerous document formats (HTML, Markdown, Word, Excel, etc.) into PDF files, and more.
- GitHub stars
- 13,270
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v8.37.0
11 September 2026 - Last commit
- 5 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
367 commits
How to self-host Gotenberg
Gotenberg runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Gotenberg free?
Yes. Gotenberg is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Gotenberg?
Yes. Gotenberg runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Gotenberg still maintained?
The last change to Gotenberg's code was on 5 October 2026, with 367 commits in the last 12 months.
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