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puppeteer vs Structr
puppeteer has 95,591 GitHub stars, 9,579 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped today. Structr has 830 stars, 161 forks, 5 open issues and last shipped 10 days ago. puppeteer leads on adoption by 11,417% (95,591 vs 830 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 | ★ 830 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-10 |
| 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 is an Apache 2.0 JavaScript and TypeScript library that provides a high level API for driving Chrome and Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi, written for developers who automate browsers from Node.js.
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About Structr
Structr is an open source, generic low code development and runtime platform built on a graph database, aimed at developers and teams who need to model, build, and operate fully custom applications rather than configure a prebuilt product.
read the full Structr overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or Structr more popular?
puppeteer has 95,591 GitHub stars and Structr has 830. 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 (95,591 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.