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Joplin vs SilverBullet
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| Fact | Joplin | SilverBullet |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 57k | 6.2k |
| Latest | v3.7.21 | 2.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Obsidian. Alternatives to Obsidian →
PartialJoplinMarkdown notes with end-to-end encrypted sync.
PartialSilverBulletLinked Markdown notes in the browser, served from your own folder.
Joplin
- v3.7.212026-09-25New: Add setting to hide the AI Chat toolbar button (#16607)
- v3.7.182026-09-11Improved: Fix notes imported from OneNote are displayed with a very small font size (#16440) (#16424 by @Rygaa)
- v3.7.162026-09-06Improved: External editor: Add additional logic to avoid overwriting a note with older content (#16352) (#16350 by @per…
- v3.7.142026-08-30Improved: External editor: Add additional logic to avoid overwriting a note with older content (#16352) (#16350 by @per…pre-release
- v3.7.132026-08-28Improved: Add fail-closed guardrails for locked notes (#16098) (#16054 by @keshav0479)pre-release
Joplin
unsigned The latest release, v3.7.21, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SilverBullet
unsigned The latest release, 2.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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