AppFlowyvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 77 919 | 47 275 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 004 | +1 284 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 26 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Dart | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 82/100 for AppFlowy, so it is the safer default.
AppFlowy ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for Paperless-ngx.
If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
AppFlowy details →Paperless-ngx details →