paperclipvsTypeType
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| paperclip | TypeType | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 124 in AI | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 108 501 | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 677 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 11 |
| Latest release | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.
TypeType ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for paperclip.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; TypeType needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 677 stars in 30 days).
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