EMQXvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 108 237 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +26 873 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for paperclip.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+26 873 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →paperclip details →