# Dashy vs Joplin

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

| | Dashy | Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 26 854 | 56 920 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +294 | +440 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 18 ✓ |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Vue | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Dashy 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 7 for Dashy.

If you want the quickest setup, Dashy is easier to run; Joplin needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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