Paperless-ngxvsportchecker.io
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paperless-ngx | portchecker.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #16 of 20 in Network Utilities |
| GitHub stars | 47 305 | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 314 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.4.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | v4.2.0 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 47/100 for portchecker.io, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for portchecker.io.
If you want the quickest setup, portchecker.io is easier to run; Paperless-ngx needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 314 stars in 30 days).
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