ChartDBvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChartDB | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 027 | 47 259 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +1 268 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 26 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 74/100 for ChartDB, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.
If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; Paperless-ngx needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 268 stars in 30 days).
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