Notesnook Sync ServervsPlainpad
Two self-hosted Evernote alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Notesnook Sync Server | Plainpad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #43 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #41 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 947 | 450 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | 1.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Plainpad scores 49/100 against 48/100 for Notesnook Sync Server, so it is the safer default.
Plainpad ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Notesnook Sync Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Plainpad is easier to run; Notesnook Sync Server needs more configuration.
Plainpad is growing faster right now (+3 stars in 30 days).
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