Jellyfin 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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Feature Jellyfin Paperless-ngx Category Media Servers E-books & Media Library License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0 Language C# Python Setup difficulty Easy Medium Min. RAM 512 MB 2,048 MB Deployment docker, bare-metal, binary docker, bare-metal GitHub stars ★ 55,528 ★ 44,077 First released 2018 2022 Replaces Plex, Emby Evernote, DEVONthink
Why pick each one
Choose Jellyfin if… No subscription or account needed Active community development Wide client support Jellyfin details
Frequently asked questions Is Jellyfin or Paperless-ngx better? Jellyfin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Paperless-ngx if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Jellyfin and Paperless-ngx free and open-source? Yes. Jellyfin is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Paperless-ngx under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jellyfin and Paperless-ngx with Docker? Jellyfin: yes. Paperless-ngx: yes.