openvpn_webpanel_managervspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openvpn_webpanel_manager | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #50 of 56 in VPN | #4 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 297 | 108 595 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 771 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 10 |
| Latest release | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
openvpn_webpanel_manager ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for paperclip.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 771 stars in 30 days).
openvpn_webpanel_manager details →paperclip details →