Joplin vs Standard Notes
Both Joplin and Standard Notes are self-hosted alternatives to Apple Notes, Evernote, Google Keep and Simplenote. Both are filed under Note-taking & Editors.
Side by side
| Field | Joplin | Standard Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through your own Nextcloud instance or similar. | Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes. |
| GitHub stars | 56,980 | 6,694 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Nodejs | Ruby |
| Latest release | v3.7.22, 28 October 2026 | @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.12, 30 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Note-taking & Editors | Note-taking & Editors |
| Website | https://joplinapp.org/ | https://docs.standardnotes.com/self-hosting/getting-started |
| Source code | https://github.com/laurent22/joplin | https://github.com/standardnotes/app |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Joplin has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 56,980 against 6,694.
- Joplin recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 30 October 2026.
- Standard Notes has the newer release on record: @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.12, 30 October 2026, against v3.7.22, 28 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Joplin is listed under MIT; Standard Notes under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Joplin lists Nodejs; Standard Notes lists Ruby.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Note-taking & Editors.