Anytype vs Joplin
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options
— licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one
replaces.
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Feature Anytype Joplin Category Notes & Knowledge Base Notes & Knowledge Base License MIT AGPL-3.0 Language TypeScript TypeScript Setup difficulty Medium Easy Min. RAM 512 MB 256 MB Deployment docker, binary docker, bare-metal GitHub stars ★ 8,599 ★ 55,856 First released 2023 2017 Replaces Notion Evernote, OneNote
Why pick each one
Choose Anytype if… Strong privacy model Flexible structure Works offline Anytype details Choose Joplin if… Strong privacy with E2EE Flexible sync options Active development Joplin details
Frequently asked questions Is Anytype or Joplin better? Joplin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Anytype if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Anytype and Joplin free and open-source? Yes. Anytype is licensed under MIT and Joplin under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Anytype and Joplin with Docker? Anytype: yes. Joplin: yes.