Joplin
Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking app. It launched around 2017 and focuses on privacy. It solves the problem of keeping notes safe without relying on cloud companies.
Features
- End-to-End Encryption: Notes sync securely using E2EE across devices. Supported services include Dropbox, OneDrive, and Nextcloud.
- Markdown Support: Users write and format notes using standard Markdown syntax. Rendered previews display alongside the raw editor.
- Web Clipper Extension: A browser plugin saves full pages, articles, or selections directly into Joplin. It works with Chrome and Firefox.
- Plugin Ecosystem: Hundreds of community-built plugins extend core functionality. Options include kanban boards, spell check, and custom themes.
- Cross-Platform Sync: Apps run on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. All versions sync notes through user-controlled storage services.
Use Cases
- For Privacy-Conscious Users: Self-hosted sync keeps personal notes away from third-party servers entirely.
- For Developers: Markdown-native editing and Git-friendly exports support technical documentation workflows cleanly.
- For Researchers: Web Clipper captures sources fast. Tags and notebooks organize large collections of clipped content.
- For Students: Free access across all platforms removes cost barriers. Offline mode allows note-taking without internet access.
Joplin is a capable, privacy-first note-taking tool with strong sync and plugin support. It suits users who want control over their data without paying for software.
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TypeFreemium
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Best ForCreators, Freelancers
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FeaturesOpen Source Markdown, E2E Encryption, Cross Platform, Evernote Import, Notebooks Tags
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Use CaseNote Taking, Knowledge Management, Web Clipping, Task Management
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PlatformMac, Windows, iOS, Android, Extension
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IntegrationAPI
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Website Authority30 - 50
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Website Monthly Visits100k - 1m
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Company Age6 - 10 years
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Company Size1 - 10 members
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Company Type
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Company Location
| Plan | Price | Features |
| Basic | 2.40€ per month (billed annually) | 10 MB per note or attachment 2 GB storage space Publish notes to the internet Sync as many devices as you want Joplin Web App Collaborate on a notebook with others |
| Pro | 4.79€ per month (billed annually) | 200 MB per note or attachment 30 GB storage space Publish notes to the internet Sync as many devices as you want Joplin Web App Collaborate on a notebook with others Share a notebook with others Email to Note Customise the note publishing banner |
| Teams | 6.69€ per month per user (billed annually) | 200 MB per note or attachment 50 GB storage space Publish notes to the internet Sync as many devices as you want Joplin Web App Share a notebook with others Email to Note Manage multiple users Consolidated billing Priority support |
| Joplin Server Business | Custom pricing | Unlimited note or attachment size Unlimited storage space Publish notes to the internet Sync as many devices as you want Collaborate on a notebook with others Share a notebook with others Email to Note Manage multiple users Priority support Self-hosted with source code available |
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