# AList vs Joplin

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | AList | Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in File Management | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 50 369 | 56 913 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +154 | +437 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 18 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.66.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

AList and Joplin score the same (83/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Joplin ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for AList.

Joplin is growing faster right now (+437 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [AList](https://selfhost.directory/project/alist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/alist.md)
- [Joplin](https://selfhost.directory/project/joplin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/joplin.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/alist-vs-joplin