Archivy vs Paperless-ngx
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Archivy
Self-hosted knowledge repository for bookmarks and notes
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Paperless-ngx
Document management for scanning, indexing and archiving
| Feature | Archivy | Paperless-ngx |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,268 | ★ 44,077 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Evernote | Evernote, DEVONthink |
Why pick each one
Choose Archivy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivy or Paperless-ngx better?
Neither is universally better. Paperless-ngx has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Archivy and Paperless-ngx free and open-source?
Yes. Archivy is licensed under MIT and Paperless-ngx under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivy and Paperless-ngx with Docker?
Archivy: yes. Paperless-ngx: yes.