Huly
Joplin
| Feature | Huly | Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $2.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, open-source-teams, small-companies, engineering-teams | privacy-advocates, developers, linux-users, evernote-migrants |
| Founded | 2023 | 2017 |
| Issue Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Office | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Hr Module | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown | ✗ | ✓ |
| Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Clipper | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Notebooks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Huly Pros
- Open-source with self-hosting option
- All-in-one platform reducing tool sprawl
- Fast and modern interface
- Built-in HR and recruitment features
✗ Huly Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than established tools
- Documentation still growing
- Fewer third-party integrations
✓ Joplin Pros
- Free and open-source
- End-to-end encryption
- Self-host option
- Import from Evernote
✗ Joplin Cons
- Less polished UI
- Sync requires setup
- Limited collaboration
The Verdict
Huly is built for startups and open source teams, with a focus on issue-tracking and team-planner. Joplin targets privacy advocates and developers and leads with markdown and encryption.
On pricing, Joplin is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $2.99/mo compared to $15/mo for Huly. That $12.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.