Aureusvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Aureus | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in ERP | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 12 131 | 108 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +146 | +25 498 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.7.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 68/100 for Aureus, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Aureus.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 498 stars in 30 days).
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