notesnookvsNotesnook Sync Server
Two self-hosted Evernote alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| notesnook | Notesnook Sync Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #43 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 14 848 | 947 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +220 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.4.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
notesnook scores 73/100 against 48/100 for Notesnook Sync Server, so it is the safer default.
notesnook ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Notesnook Sync Server.
notesnook is growing faster right now (+220 stars in 30 days).
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