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Joplin

FREEMIUM

Secure, open-source notes that stay in your control.

VG SCORE
8.5

Product Details

PricingFreemium
Free Trialpermanent for core features
API✅ REST
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations9 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • High degree of user control over data and synchronization storage.
  • Strong encryption ensures privacy for sensitive notes
  • Complete data ownership with no vendor lock-in

WEAKNESSES

  • Mobile apps can be sluggish with large note databases
  • Interface feels dated and less polished than commercial alternatives

KEY FEATURES

Markdown Support

Write and preview notes using Markdown formatting.

End-to-End Encryption

Secure notes with encryption for privacy and data safety.

Web Clipper

Browser extension to save web pages and screenshots as notes

Multi-Platform Sync

Sync notes across desktop, mobile, and terminal via cloud services.

WHO IS Joplin BEST FOR?

Privacy-conscious individuals

Best for users who prioritize data security and want full control over their notes with end-to-end encryption and local storage options.

Developers and technical writers

Ideal for those who need markdown support, version control via Git, and cross-platform syncing to manage code snippets or documentation.

INTEGRATIONS

Markdown editorsJoplin CloudWebDAVDropboxGitPlugins (via community)Web ClipperNextcloudOneDrive

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
FREE TRIAL

permanent for core features

API

REST

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