OpenPLC Runtime v4vspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenPLC Runtime v4 | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 10 in IoT | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 416 | 108 285 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +26 921 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+26 921 stars in 30 days).
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