paperclipvsWindsurfAPI
Two self-hosted AI projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| paperclip | WindsurfAPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 30/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #122 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 108 377 | 3 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 553 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 | v3.141.592657 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 30/100 for WindsurfAPI, so it is the safer default.
paperclip ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for WindsurfAPI.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+25 553 stars in 30 days).
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