consulvsJoplin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| consul | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 30 089 | 56 921 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +441 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 18 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Joplin scores 83/100 against 73/100 for consul, so it is the safer default.
Joplin ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for consul.
If you want the quickest setup, Joplin is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.
Joplin is growing faster right now (+441 stars in 30 days).
consul details →Joplin details →