# Calibre vs Joplin

> 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.

## Details

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

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