Papra vs SparkleShare
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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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
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SparkleShare
Git-backed file synchronization with version history
| Feature | Papra | SparkleShare |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,160 | ★ 4,971 |
| First released | 2024 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Evernote, Dropbox | Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Papra or SparkleShare better?
Papra is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SparkleShare if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Papra and SparkleShare free and open-source?
Yes. Papra is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SparkleShare under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Papra and SparkleShare with Docker?
Papra: yes. SparkleShare: check the project docs for container support.