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puppeteer vs Structr
puppeteer has 95,804 GitHub stars, 9,590 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Structr has 828 stars, 161 forks, 5 open issues and last shipped yesterday. puppeteer leads on adoption by 11,471% (95,804 vs 828 stars). puppeteer is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; Structr is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. puppeteer has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, Structr 19%. puppeteer was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| puppeteer | Structr | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 96K | ★ 828 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-04 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.6K | ⑂ 161 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick puppeteer if
- You weight community size — 96K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Structr if
- You want the Structr feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and Structr fits your workflow better
About puppeteer
Puppeteer Puppeteer is a JavaScript library which provides a high level API to control Chrome or Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi. Puppeteer runs in the headless (no visible UI) by default Get started API FAQ Contributing Troubleshooting Installation :::note Modern package managers (including npm (see the RFC), pnpm, Yarn, Bun, and Deno) block dependency install scripts by default. If the install script is blocked, Puppeteer will not download the browser during installation, leading to runtime errors. You can manually download the required browsers after installation by running…
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About Structr
Structr brightgreen) purple) Overview Structr is an open source generic low code development and runtime platform built on graph technology. It is not limited to any predefined use case and supports the creation of fully custom applications — including web applications, graph database backed backends, data centric systems, middleware, and integration components. At its core, Structr uses a graph database to store both application components (schema, UI definitions, templates, scripts, workflows) and application/user data. This provides schema flexibility, fast graph traversals, and expressive data modeling…
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or Structr more popular?
puppeteer has 95,804 GitHub stars and Structr has 828. puppeteer has the larger community by that measure.
Are puppeteer and Structr free?
Both are open source. puppeteer is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Structr has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between puppeteer and Structr?
puppeteer is written in TypeScript and Structr in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, puppeteer or Structr?
Choose puppeteer if you want the larger community (95,804 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Structr if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.