CalibrevsJoplin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 26 268 | 56 913 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +269 | +437 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 18 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre and Joplin score the same (83/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Joplin needs more configuration.
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