Joplin vs Omnivore
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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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
| Feature | Joplin | Omnivore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,856 | ★ 16,211 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Evernote, OneNote | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose Omnivore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Joplin or Omnivore better?
Joplin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Omnivore if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Joplin and Omnivore free and open-source?
Yes. Joplin is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Omnivore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Joplin and Omnivore with Docker?
Joplin: yes. Omnivore: yes.