dockhandvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dockhand | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Container Management | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 916 | 47 231 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +556 | +1 275 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 26 |
| Latest release | v1.0.55 · 23 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 72/100 for dockhand, so it is the safer default.
dockhand ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for Paperless-ngx.
If you want the quickest setup, dockhand is easier to run; Paperless-ngx needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 275 stars in 30 days).
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