nginx-proxyvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nginx-proxy | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 937 | 47 195 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +1 239 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 26 |
| Latest release | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Paperless-ngx needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 239 stars in 30 days).
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