Paperless-ngxvsSure
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Paperless-ngx | Sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 47 255 | 10 713 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 264 | +681 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.
Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Sure.
If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; Paperless-ngx needs more configuration.
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