# Paperless-ngx vs TraceRoot

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Paperless-ngx | TraceRoot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Document Management | #11 of 51 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 47 293 ✓ | 1 142 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 302 ✓ | +30 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 26 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Paperless-ngx scores 86/100 against 58/100 for TraceRoot, so it is the safer default.

Paperless-ngx ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for TraceRoot.

If you want the quickest setup, Paperless-ngx is easier to run; TraceRoot needs more configuration.

Paperless-ngx is growing faster right now (+1 302 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Paperless-ngx](https://selfhost.directory/project/paperless-ngx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/paperless-ngx.md)
- [TraceRoot](https://selfhost.directory/project/traceroot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/traceroot.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/paperless-ngx-vs-traceroot