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DailyTxT 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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DA DailyTxT Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each VS JO Joplin Open-source note-taking and to-do app with sync
FeatureDailyTxTJoplin
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageSvelteTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 491★ 55,856
First released20202017
Replaces—Evernote, OneNote

Why pick each one

Choose DailyTxT if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Svelte
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
DailyTxT details

Choose Joplin if…

  • Strong privacy with E2EE
  • Flexible sync options
  • Active development
Joplin details

Frequently asked questions

Is DailyTxT or Joplin better?

Joplin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider DailyTxT if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are DailyTxT and Joplin free and open-source?

Yes. DailyTxT is licensed under MIT and Joplin under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DailyTxT and Joplin with Docker?

DailyTxT: yes. Joplin: yes.

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