Paperless-ngxvssuper
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paperless-ngx | super | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 47 203 | 875 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 247 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 26 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 | rpios-v1.2.18 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 53/100 for super, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 247 stars in 30 days).
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