Joplin

Open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encrypted sync

Joplin is an open-source Markdown notes and to-do app with notebooks, a web clipper and sync via Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud or WebDAV.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

Joplin is an alternative to

Evernote · OneNote

Joplin compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Joplin	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Notesnook	Free plan	Yes	–	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Trilium Notes	Free	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
SiYuan	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
Standard Notes	Free plan	Yes	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SilverBullet	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Wiki.js	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Joplin free?

Joplin is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Joplin open source?

Yes, Joplin is open source.

Can Joplin be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Joplin on your own server.

What platforms does Joplin run on?

Joplin is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension.

What are some alternatives to Joplin?

Similar indie products include Notesnook, Trilium Notes, SiYuan, Standard Notes and 4 more.

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