Does Joplin Server include a note editor?
No. It provides sync and account services for the Joplin desktop and mobile applications.
Joplin: Self-Hosted Note Sync
Joplin Server syncs notes between Joplin desktop and mobile apps on a server you control. Its Docker image uses SQLite by default, with PostgreSQL available for production installations.
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| Requirement | Joplin | BentoPDF | Memos | NocoDB | SiYuan | Stirling PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free for personal use | Free | Free | Free / paid plans | Free | Free / paid plans |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | SQLite | None | SQLite | SQLite | file only | none |
| Runtime | Node.js | JavaScript | Go | Node.js | Go | Java |
| Install options | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux, Windows, macOS | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | Web | Web | – | iOSAndroidWindows | macOSWindowsLinuxWeb |
Common questions
Does Joplin Server require PostgreSQL?
No. It uses SQLite by default; the project recommends connecting PostgreSQL for production deployments.
Is Joplin Server free for household use?
The personal-use licence permits non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a separate business licence.
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