gluetunvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gluetun | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 56 in VPN | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 15 912 | 108 301 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +314 | +26 937 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 75/100 for gluetun, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for gluetun.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+26 937 stars in 30 days).
gluetun details →paperclip details →