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Paperless-ngx vs Papermerge
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| Fact | Paperless-ngx | Papermerge |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 46k | 543 |
| Latest | v3.3.0 | 3.5.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 9 days between releases | about 36 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 18+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace DocuWare. Alternatives to DocuWare →
PartialPaperless-ngxOCR, tagging, matching rules and full-text search for a document archive, without approval workflows or ERP integrations.
PartialPapermergeDocument archive with OCR, tags, folders and versions, without approval workflows.
Paperless-ngx
Papermerge
- 3.5.32025-08-18Performance - async instead of sync: all REST API/DB operations are changed to async
- 3.5.22025-07-24Fix A 50-page pdf file is very slow to open
- 3.5.12025-05-11add "if_not_exists=True" to role creation migration
- 3.52025-05-01Group Ownership
- 3.4.12025-03-15Fixes sorting by custom field with empty values issue
Paperless-ngx
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Papermerge
✓ signed The latest release, 3.5.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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