lobsters-rails-projectvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| lobsters-rails-project | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 4 853 | 108 377 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +11 | +25 553 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 66/100 for lobsters-rails-project, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for lobsters-rails-project.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; lobsters-rails-project needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 553 stars in 30 days).
lobsters-rails-project details →paperclip details →