Answervspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 108 501 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +25 677 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; paperclip needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 677 stars in 30 days).
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