Bitcoin CorevsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitcoin Core | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 90 527 | 47 237 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +1 281 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 26 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Bitcoin Core and Paperless-ngx score the same (86/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.
If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 281 stars in 30 days).
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