MemosvsStoneforge
Two self-hosted Notion alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Memos | Stoneforge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #120 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 64 149 | 196 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +859 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.31.0 · 19 Sept 2026 | v1.25.0 · 5 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Memos scores 86/100 against 43/100 for Stoneforge, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Memos is easier to run; Stoneforge needs more configuration.
Memos is growing faster right now (+859 stars in 30 days).
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