Paperless-ngx vs Teedy
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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Teedy
Open-source document management system for teams
| Feature | Paperless-ngx | Teedy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 44,077 | ★ 2,557 |
| First released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Evernote, DEVONthink | Evernote, SharePoint |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Paperless-ngx or Teedy 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 Paperless-ngx and Teedy free and open-source?
Yes. Paperless-ngx is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Teedy under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Paperless-ngx and Teedy with Docker?
Paperless-ngx: yes. Teedy: yes.