CryptPadvsPolis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CryptPad | Polis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Office Suites | #1 of 2 in Surveys |
| GitHub stars | 8 031 | 1 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +79 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 1 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.42.2 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
CryptPad scores 71/100 against 54/100 for Polis, so it is the safer default.
CryptPad ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Polis.
CryptPad is growing faster right now (+79 stars in 30 days).
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