octeliumvsPaperless-ngx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| octelium | Paperless-ngx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #22 of 56 in VPN | #3 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 133 | 47 203 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +1 247 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 26 |
| Latest release | v0.47.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 59/100 for octelium, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for octelium.
If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; octelium needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 247 stars in 30 days).
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