Nextcloud vs Paperless-ngx
Both Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx are self-hosted alternatives to Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.
Side by side
| Field | Nextcloud | Paperless-ngx |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Access and share your files, calendars, contacts, mail and more from any device, on your terms. | Scan, index, and archive all of your paper documents with an improved interface (fork of Paperless). |
| GitHub stars | 37,389 | 47,536 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | PHP, deb | Python, Docker |
| Latest release | v35.0.2, 15 October 2026 | v3.4.1, 31 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 2 November 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | File Transfer & Synchronization, Groupware | Document Management, Archiving and Digital Preservation (DP) |
| Website | https://nextcloud.com/ | https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/nextcloud/server | https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Paperless-ngx has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 47,536 against 37,389.
- Both repositories last recorded activity on 2 November 2026.
- Paperless-ngx has the newer release on record: v3.4.1, 31 October 2026, against v35.0.2, 15 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Nextcloud is listed under AGPL-3.0; Paperless-ngx under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Nextcloud lists PHP, deb; Paperless-ngx lists Python, Docker.
- Nextcloud is filed under File Transfer & Synchronization, Groupware; Paperless-ngx is filed under Archiving and Digital Preservation (DP), Document Management.