NodeLinkvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeLink | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 14 in Audio Streaming | #4 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 162 | 108 536 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 712 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.9.0 · 14 Sept 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 50/100 for NodeLink, so it is the safer default.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 712 stars in 30 days).
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