Joplinvsvorker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Joplin | vorker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #6 of 7 in Serverless |
| GitHub stars | 56 928 | 204 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +448 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | — |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Joplin scores 83/100 against 36/100 for vorker, so it is the safer default.
Joplin ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for vorker.
If you want the quickest setup, Joplin is easier to run; vorker needs more configuration.
Joplin is growing faster right now (+448 stars in 30 days).
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