MemosvsNotesnook Sync Server
Two self-hosted Evernote alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Memos | Notesnook Sync Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #43 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 64 147 | 947 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +857 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.31.0 · 19 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Memos scores 86/100 against 48/100 for Notesnook Sync Server, so it is the safer default.
Memos ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Notesnook Sync Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Memos is easier to run; Notesnook Sync Server needs more configuration.
Memos is growing faster right now (+857 stars in 30 days).
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