# Joplin vs umbrel

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

| | Joplin | umbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #9 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 56 912 ✓ | 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +436 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.7.21 · 25 Sept 2026 | v2.0.0 · 2 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Joplin scores 83/100 against 52/100 for umbrel, so it is the safer default.

Joplin ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for umbrel.

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

Joplin is growing faster right now (+436 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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