Paperclip
Self-hosted AI workforce with roles, org chart and delegation.
In short
- What it is: Agent workforce, 74k+ GitHub stars, licensed MIT.
- Replaces: Multiple AI seats — around $2,400/year saved.
- Installed for: $299 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: MIT. MIT — fork, brand and ship.
$2,400
replaces per year
$12,000
saved over 5 years
$299
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
Paperclip vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | Paperclip (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per seat | Flat |
| Licence | Proprietary | MIT |
| Ownership | Vendor | Yours |
Replaces
- Multiple AI seats — ~$200/mo
Licence posture
MIT. You can white-label and resell this. We'll brand it as yours.
MIT — fork, brand and ship.
Turn it into a business.
Sell an "AI workforce" to a company: a set of role-based agents that run parts of the business. MIT lets you brand it and resell.
The install, step by step.
Docker Compose
Model keys
Roles/agents
Governance
Backups
Watch a Paperclip install.
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Install Paperclip — $299.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
Paperclip: common questions
What does Paperclip replace?
Multiple AI seats — about $2,400 a year in subscriptions you stop paying.
How much does it cost to run Paperclip?
No licence fee — it ships under MIT. You pay only for your own server and any model/API keys. We install, harden and hand it over for a one-time $299.
Can I white-label and resell Paperclip?
You can white-label and resell this. We'll brand it as yours. MIT — fork, brand and ship.
How hard is the install, and how long does it take?
We rate it hard. Delivered in 24–48 hours on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
What do I actually own after installing Paperclip?
The running app, your data and the brand. No monthly platform fee and no per-seat pricing — you own it outright.
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