Comparison
agentset vs paperless-ngx
Verdict
Pick agentset if agentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management; pick paperless-ngx if paperless-ngx is a community-supported document management system that leverages OCR and machine learning for scanning, indexing, and archiving documents. It is built with Python and is licensed.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 18, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentset | paperless-ngx |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (36d since push) As of Aug 22, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 22, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- agentset
- The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research
- paperless-ngx
- A community-supported supercharged document management system
Stars
- agentset
- 2.1k
- paperless-ngx
- 45k
Forks
- agentset
- 185
- paperless-ngx
- 3.1k
Open issues
- agentset
- 14
- paperless-ngx
- 6
Language
- agentset
- TypeScript
- paperless-ngx
- Python
Adopt for
- agentset
- AgentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management.
- paperless-ngx
- paperless-ngx is a community-supported document management system that leverages OCR and machine learning for scanning, indexing, and archiving documents. It is built with Python and is licensed under GPL-3.0.
Persona
- agentset
- -
- paperless-ngx
- -
Runtime
- agentset
- -
- paperless-ngx
- -
License
- agentset
- AgentSet operates under the MIT License, allowing for broad usage and modification rights.
- paperless-ngx
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- agentset
- Jul 16, 2026
- paperless-ngx
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- agentset
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- paperless-ngx
- Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentset
- Steady (60%)
- paperless-ngx
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentset
- 36d
- paperless-ngx
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentset
- 14
- paperless-ngx
- 6
Stars delta
- agentset
- +31 (30d)
- paperless-ngx
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- agentset
- +1 (30d)
- paperless-ngx
- Unknown
Full report
- agentset
- Trust report
- paperless-ngx
- Trust report
Choose agentset if…
- agentset is primarily TypeScript; paperless-ngx is Python.
- License: agentset is MIT, paperless-ngx is GPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source..
- Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities..
- Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, ai-agents, embeddings, memory-management.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
When NOT to use agentset
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases.
- - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
Choose paperless-ngx if…
- paperless-ngx is primarily Python; agentset is TypeScript.
- License: paperless-ngx is GPL-3.0, agentset is MIT.
- Tags unique to paperless-ngx: ai, angular, archiving, django.
- paperless-ngx ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use paperless-ngx if you are looking for a system that supports scanning, indexing, and archiving documents with a strong community support and continuous updates.
When NOT to use paperless-ngx
- Avoid paperless-ngx if you require a proprietary solution with commercial support, as it is an open-source project under GPL-3.0.
- Do not use paperless-ngx if you need a document management system that does not rely on Docker for deployment, as it heavily integrates Docker for its setup.
- Skip paperless-ngx if you are looking for a system that does not involve community-supported development, as it may not meet specific enterprise-level requirements for customization and support.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Last push (paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentset 2.1k · paperless-ngx 45k (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentset and paperless-ngx?
- agentset: The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research. paperless-ngx: A community-supported supercharged document management system. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentset over paperless-ngx?
- Choose agentset over paperless-ngx when agentset is primarily TypeScript; paperless-ngx is Python; License: agentset is MIT, paperless-ngx is GPL-3.0; Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source.; Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities.; Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, ai-agents, embeddings, memory-management; Also covers AI Agents; - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
- When should I choose paperless-ngx over agentset?
- Choose paperless-ngx over agentset when paperless-ngx is primarily Python; agentset is TypeScript; License: paperless-ngx is GPL-3.0, agentset is MIT; Tags unique to paperless-ngx: ai, angular, archiving, django; paperless-ngx ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use paperless-ngx if you are looking for a system that supports scanning, indexing, and archiving documents with a strong community support and continuous updates.
- When should I avoid agentset?
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases. - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
- When should I avoid paperless-ngx?
- Avoid paperless-ngx if you require a proprietary solution with commercial support, as it is an open-source project under GPL-3.0. Do not use paperless-ngx if you need a document management system that does not rely on Docker for deployment, as it heavily integrates Docker for its setup. Skip paperless-ngx if you are looking for a system that does not involve community-supported development, as it may not meet specific enterprise-level requirements for customization and support.
- Is agentset or paperless-ngx more popular on GitHub?
- paperless-ngx has more GitHub stars (45,263 vs 2,066). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentset and paperless-ngx open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentset: MIT, paperless-ngx: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentset or paperless-ngx?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentset alternatives and paperless-ngx alternatives (agentset markdown twin, paperless-ngx markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, agentset or paperless-ngx?
- agentset: Steady. paperless-ngx: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for agentset and paperless-ngx?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentset trust report; paperless-ngx trust report.