Paperless-ngxvsPostHog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paperless-ngx | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 47 255 | 40 501 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 264 | +582 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 3517 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3906.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 81/100 for PostHog, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3517 stable releases in the past year, against 26 for Paperless-ngx.
If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 264 stars in 30 days).
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