paperclipvsPlik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| paperclip | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 124 in AI | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 108 443 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 619 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; paperclip needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 619 stars in 30 days).
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