# Aureus vs paperclip

> 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 | 12 133 | 108 377 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +148 | +25 553 ✓ |
| 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 (+25 553 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Aureus](https://selfhost.directory/project/aureus) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/aureus.md)
- [paperclip](https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/aureus-vs-paperclip