How do I install Paperclip locally?

Use the npx command from the installation docs; the app is then served at localhost in your browser.

Do I need my own API key for Paperclip?

Yes. Agents use your AI provider API key, and usage is charged by that provider.

Is there a hosted version of Paperclip?

Not yet generally; the site offers a waitlist for the hosted version.

Which agent runtimes does Paperclip support?

Docs list adapters for Claude, Codex, Gemini or your own HTTP service.

Does Paperclip use my connected-account data to train models?

No. The privacy policy says connected third-party account data is not used to train generalized AI/ML models or sold for advertising.

Productivity & writing · pricing

Paperclip pricing in 2026: plans, limits and what is free

Paperclip suits technical users and self-hosters who want to run several AI agents like a company with an org chart, goals, tasks and budgets, installed locally with their own AI provider keys.

Starting price: Not published
Free option: Yes
Plans: 1
Prices checked: Sep 29, 2026

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Paperclip plans compared

Plans and prices
Plan	Price	Billing	Who it is for	Key limits	API
Local install web	See official pricing	Unknown	Self-hosting technical users	Needs your own AI provider API key; Hosted version is waitlist only; No pricing published (pricing page 404)	Included

What is free, what costs extra

Free access and trial

Local version can be installed; no price stated on the pages checked.

Waitlist for the hosted version.

Extra costs and taxes

AI provider usage charges on your own API keys.

Not stated.

Paperclip pricing and usage limits

Prices checked Sep 29, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.

Free access and trial conditions

Local version can be installed; no price stated on the pages checked.

Waitlist for the hosted version.

Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade

Local install web

See official pricing source (opens in a new tab)

Unknown

For: Self-hosting technical users

Limits

Needs your own AI provider API key
Hosted version is waitlist only

1 more

No pricing published (pricing page 404)

Includes

Runs at localhost via npx command
Org chart, goals, tasks, budgets, approvals

API included

Usage caps, credits and extra costs

AI provider usage charges on your own API keys.

Not stated.

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