ocrmypdf-autovsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ocrmypdf-auto | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 12 in Document Processing | #1 of 47 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 136 | 48 056 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 649 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 29 |
| Latest release | — | v3.4.2 · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 87/100 against 41/100 for ocrmypdf-auto, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 29 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ocrmypdf-auto.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 649 stars in 30 days).
Key differences
- License: ocrmypdf-auto is MIT, Paperless-ngx is GPL-3.0.
- Features only ocrmypdf-auto lists: Automated file monitoring, Batch processing mode, Hierarchical configuration, Multi-language OCR support and 6 more.
- Features only Paperless-ngx lists: AI-powered suggestions, Automatic document classification, Barcode Support, Email fetching and 8 more.
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