DumbPadvsJoplin
Two self-hosted Notes & Editors projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DumbPad | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #41 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 473 | 56 912 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +436 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 17 |
| Latest release | — | v3.7.21 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Joplin scores 83/100 against 49/100 for DumbPad, so it is the safer default.
Joplin ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for DumbPad.
If you want the quickest setup, DumbPad is easier to run; Joplin needs more configuration.
Joplin is growing faster right now (+436 stars in 30 days).
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