Docmost 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 Docmost Joplin Category Notes & Knowledge Base Notes & Knowledge Base License AGPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0 Language TypeScript TypeScript Setup difficulty Medium Easy Min. RAM 1,024 MB 256 MB Deployment docker docker, bare-metal GitHub stars ★ 21,287 ★ 55,856 First released 2024 2017 Replaces Confluence, Notion Evernote, OneNote
Why pick each one
Choose Docmost if… Clean modern interface Good team collaboration Active development Docmost details Choose Joplin if… Strong privacy with E2EE Flexible sync options Active development Joplin details
Frequently asked questions Is Docmost or Joplin better? Joplin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Docmost if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Docmost and Joplin free and open-source? Yes. Docmost is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Joplin under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Docmost and Joplin with Docker? Docmost: yes. Joplin: yes.