Paperless-ngxvsskyvern
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paperless-ngx | skyvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #3 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 47 231 | 23 295 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 275 | +237 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 26 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.0.56 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 75/100 for skyvern, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 275 stars in 30 days).
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