PlainpadvsStandard Notes
Two self-hosted Notion alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plainpad | Standard Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #41 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #8 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 450 | 6 684 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 | +52 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 5 |
| Latest release | 1.2.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.11 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Standard Notes scores 70/100 against 49/100 for Plainpad, so it is the safer default.
Standard Notes ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Plainpad.
If you want the quickest setup, Plainpad is easier to run; Standard Notes needs more configuration.
Standard Notes is growing faster right now (+52 stars in 30 days).
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