# HyperSwitch vs Paperless-ngx

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | HyperSwitch | Paperless-ngx |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 523 | 47 259 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 612 ✓ | +1 268 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 26 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 81/100 for HyperSwitch, so it is the safer default.

Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.

If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; HyperSwitch needs more configuration.

## Details

- [HyperSwitch](https://selfhost.directory/project/hyperswitch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hyperswitch.md)
- [Paperless-ngx](https://selfhost.directory/project/paperless-ngx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paperless-ngx.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hyperswitch-vs-paperless-ngx