BatNoter 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.
Not the right match-up?
BatNoter
Markdown notes web app that stores notes in your Git repo
VS
Joplin
Open-source note-taking and to-do app with sync
| Feature | BatNoter | Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,422 | ★ 55,856 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Standard Notes, Evernote | Evernote, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Choose BatNoter if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is BatNoter or Joplin better?
Joplin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider BatNoter if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are BatNoter and Joplin free and open-source?
Yes. BatNoter is licensed under MIT and Joplin under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BatNoter and Joplin with Docker?
BatNoter: yes. Joplin: yes.