# Jellyfin vs paperclip

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

| | Jellyfin | paperclip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 58 774 | 108 472 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 300 | +25 648 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Jellyfin and paperclip score the same (88/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for paperclip.

paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 648 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Jellyfin](https://selfhost.directory/project/jellyfin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jellyfin.md)
- [paperclip](https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/jellyfin-vs-paperclip