Joplin vs Pinry
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Joplin
Open-source note-taking and to-do app with sync
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Pinry
Tiling image board and bookmark system for visual collections
| Feature | Joplin | Pinry |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,856 | ★ 3,402 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Evernote, OneNote | Pinterest, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Choose Pinry if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Joplin or Pinry better?
Joplin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pinry if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Joplin and Pinry free and open-source?
Yes. Joplin is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Pinry under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Joplin and Pinry with Docker?
Joplin: yes. Pinry: yes.