HomarrvsJoplin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homarr | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Dashboard | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 5 230 | 56 912 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +454 | +436 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 17 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.7.21 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Joplin scores 83/100 against 74/100 for Homarr, so it is the safer default.
Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Joplin.
If you want the quickest setup, Homarr is easier to run; Joplin needs more configuration.
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