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Docspell vs Paperless-ngx
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| Fact | Docspell | Paperless-ngx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Elm | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 2.3k | 46k |
| Latest | v0.43.0 | v3.3.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 209 days between releases | about 9 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Docspell replaces Paperless-ngx. Alternatives to Paperless-ngx →
Full replacementSuggests tags, correspondents and dates with NLP, running as a REST server and a separate job executor on the JVM.
Docspell
Docspell
unsigned The latest release, v0.43.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Paperless-ngx
unsigned The latest release, v3.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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