Paperless-ngxvspi-dispatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paperless-ngx | pi-dispatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #50 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 47 255 | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 264 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 | v4.3.1 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 50/100 for pi-dispatch, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pi-dispatch.
If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; pi-dispatch needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 264 stars in 30 days).
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