Apache HopvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 47 299 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +1 308 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 26 |
| Latest release | — | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 64/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 308 stars in 30 days).
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