# Listmonk vs textpod

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

| | Listmonk | textpod |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 106 in Email | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 24 026 ✓ | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +460 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v6.2.0 · 26 Jun 2026 ✓ | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Listmonk scores 80/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.

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

Listmonk is growing faster right now (+460 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Listmonk](https://selfhost.directory/project/listmonk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/listmonk.md)
- [textpod](https://selfhost.directory/project/textpod) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/textpod.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/listmonk-vs-textpod