Comparison
paperless-gpt vs TaxHacker
Verdict
Pick paperless-gpt if paperless-gpt uses LLMs and OCR for document processing within the paperless-ngx framework, available in Go with MIT license; pick TaxHacker if self-hosted AI app for receipt and invoice analysis with LLM support.
Markdown twin · paperless-gpt alternatives · TaxHacker alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | paperless-gpt | TaxHacker |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- paperless-gpt
- Document Digitalization powered by AI
- TaxHacker
- Self-hosted AI accounting app with LLM analysis for receipts and invoices
Stars
- paperless-gpt
- 2.7k
- TaxHacker
- 6.7k
Forks
- paperless-gpt
- 208
- TaxHacker
- 1.1k
Open issues
- paperless-gpt
- 157
- TaxHacker
- 42
Language
- paperless-gpt
- Go
- TaxHacker
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- paperless-gpt
- paperless-gpt uses LLMs and OCR for document processing within the paperless-ngx framework, available in Go with MIT license.
- TaxHacker
- Self-hosted AI app for receipt and invoice analysis with LLM support.
Persona
- paperless-gpt
- -
- TaxHacker
- -
Runtime
- paperless-gpt
- -
- TaxHacker
- -
License
- paperless-gpt
- MIT
- TaxHacker
- MIT
Last pushed
- paperless-gpt
- Sep 19, 2026
- TaxHacker
- Sep 14, 2026
Categories
- paperless-gpt
- Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks
- TaxHacker
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- paperless-gpt
- 1d
- TaxHacker
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- paperless-gpt
- 157
- TaxHacker
- 42
Stars delta
- paperless-gpt
- +88 (30d)
- TaxHacker
- +108 (30d)
Open issues delta
- paperless-gpt
- -20 (30d)
- TaxHacker
- +3 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- paperless-gpt
- Published findings
- TaxHacker
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- paperless-gpt
- Trust report
- TaxHacker
- Trust report
Choose paperless-gpt if…
- paperless-gpt is primarily Go; TaxHacker is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to paperless-gpt: ai, document-processing, ocr.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- Need integration with existing paperless-ngx setup
When NOT to use paperless-gpt
- Looking for a tool that operates independently of paperless-ngx infrastructure
- Prefer solutions not requiring configuration for different LLM providers
- Require real-time high-volume processing where additional latency from AI integration is undesirable
Choose TaxHacker if…
- TaxHacker is primarily TypeScript; paperless-gpt is Go.
- Pricing: Free open-source MIT-licensed solution but may involve costs for server hosting and third-party API usage like OpenAI..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Self-hosted setup requires Docker and PostgreSQL database..
- Tags unique to TaxHacker: accounting, ai-analysis, currency-exchange, expenses.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Model Training.
- You need full control over data in your accounting system, enabling compliance and security requirements.
When NOT to use TaxHacker
- If you prefer cloud-hosted solutions with minimal setup time and maintenance effort.
- When you lack the infrastructure or expertise to manage a self-hosted application, including database management and Docker orchestration.
- You do not require the level of customization that TaxHacker offers, as simpler alternatives exist.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (icereed/paperless-gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (icereed/paperless-gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (icereed/paperless-gpt) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (vas3k/TaxHacker) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (vas3k/TaxHacker) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (vas3k/TaxHacker) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: paperless-gpt 2.7k · TaxHacker 6.7k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between paperless-gpt and TaxHacker?
- paperless-gpt: Document Digitalization powered by AI. TaxHacker: Self-hosted AI accounting app with LLM analysis for receipts and invoices. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose paperless-gpt over TaxHacker?
- Choose paperless-gpt over TaxHacker when paperless-gpt is primarily Go; TaxHacker is TypeScript; Tags unique to paperless-gpt: ai, document-processing, ocr; Also covers Computer Vision; Need integration with existing paperless-ngx setup.
- When should I choose TaxHacker over paperless-gpt?
- Choose TaxHacker over paperless-gpt when TaxHacker is primarily TypeScript; paperless-gpt is Go; Pricing: Free open-source MIT-licensed solution but may involve costs for server hosting and third-party API usage like OpenAI.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Self-hosted setup requires Docker and PostgreSQL database.; Tags unique to TaxHacker: accounting, ai-analysis, currency-exchange, expenses; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Model Training; You need full control over data in your accounting system, enabling compliance and security requirements.
- When should I avoid paperless-gpt?
- Looking for a tool that operates independently of paperless-ngx infrastructure Prefer solutions not requiring configuration for different LLM providers Require real-time high-volume processing where additional latency from AI integration is undesirable
- When should I avoid TaxHacker?
- If you prefer cloud-hosted solutions with minimal setup time and maintenance effort. When you lack the infrastructure or expertise to manage a self-hosted application, including database management and Docker orchestration. You do not require the level of customization that TaxHacker offers, as simpler alternatives exist.
- Is paperless-gpt or TaxHacker more popular on GitHub?
- TaxHacker has more GitHub stars (6,714 vs 2,702). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are paperless-gpt and TaxHacker open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (paperless-gpt: MIT, TaxHacker: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to paperless-gpt or TaxHacker?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at paperless-gpt alternatives and TaxHacker alternatives (paperless-gpt markdown twin, TaxHacker 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, paperless-gpt or TaxHacker?
- paperless-gpt: Very active. TaxHacker: 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 paperless-gpt and TaxHacker?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: paperless-gpt trust report; TaxHacker trust report.