Paperless-ngx vs Stump
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-books & media library options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Paperless-ngx
Document management for scanning, indexing and archiving
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Stump
Fast, low-resource comic and ebook media server
| Feature | Paperless-ngx | Stump |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 44,077 | ★ 2,637 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Evernote, DEVONthink | Kindle, ComiXology |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Paperless-ngx or Stump better?
Neither is universally better. Paperless-ngx has the larger community, while Stump is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Paperless-ngx and Stump free and open-source?
Yes. Paperless-ngx is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stump under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Paperless-ngx and Stump with Docker?
Paperless-ngx: yes. Stump: yes.