Paperless-ngx
A self-hosted Documents, Office & CMS app you can run on your own server.
Paperless-ngx is an open, self-hosted document and content platform — you install it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data. It is a practical pick for homelab users and teams who prefer owning their tools over renting them.
Its public repository on GitHub currently shows 45.0K stars, a useful signal of community interest. Repository activity was last recorded on Sep 11, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Document tools are about compatibility: test importing a real file and exporting it in the formats you share. For content management, check the editor experience and plugin ecosystem before migrating a whole site; a trial with one section usually reveals everything.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Paperless-ngx is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.