CryptPadvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CryptPad | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Office Suites | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 8 031 | 108 301 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +79 | +26 937 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 71/100 for CryptPad, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for CryptPad.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; CryptPad needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+26 937 stars in 30 days).
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