Onlookvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Onlook | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Web Development | #4 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 27 037 | 108 472 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +25 648 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 69/100 for Onlook, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Onlook.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; Onlook needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 648 stars in 30 days).
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