# OrcaQ vs paperclip

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OrcaQ | paperclip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #35 of 40 in Database Management | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 225 | 108 322 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 498 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.1.14 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

paperclip scores 88/100 against 49/100 for OrcaQ, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, OrcaQ is easier to run; paperclip needs more configuration.

paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 498 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OrcaQ](https://selfhost.directory/project/orca-q) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/orca-q.md)
- [paperclip](https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paperclip.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/orca-q-vs-paperclip