paperclipvsrushdb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| paperclip | rushdb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #5 of 5 in Vector Database |
| GitHub stars | 108 377 | 325 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 553 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 33 |
| Latest release | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 | v3.0.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 48/100 for rushdb, so it is the safer default.
rushdb ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for paperclip.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; rushdb needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 553 stars in 30 days).
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