OSEMvspaperclip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OSEM | paperclip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 11 in Event Management | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 929 | 108 377 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 553 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 47/100 for OSEM, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OSEM.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; OSEM needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 553 stars in 30 days).
OSEM details →paperclip details →