# ChartDB vs paperclip

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ChartDB | paperclip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #4 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 23 031 | 108 595 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +81 | +25 771 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

paperclip scores 88/100 against 74/100 for ChartDB, so it is the safer default.

paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.

If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; paperclip needs more configuration.

paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 771 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChartDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb.md)
- [paperclip](https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip.md)

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