Joplin vs Notion

Notion offers rich databases and team workspaces but is not open source and lacks built-in E2EE.

JoplinOpen-source note-taking with sync and encryption

NotionConnected workspace for docs, wikis and projects

Which to pick

Pick Joplin if you want…

Encrypted, syncable notes
Open-source code (laurent22/joplin on GitHub)
Integrations with Windows, macOS or Linux (on Joplin's list, not Notion's)

Pick Notion if you want…

AI-powered collaborative workspace
All-in-one workspace with databases
Integrations with Slack, Google Drive or GitHub (on Notion's list, not Joplin's)

Side by side

What it is: Joplin:Joplin is an open-source note-taking app with sync, encryption and collaboration features.; Notion:Notion is an AI-enhanced workspace for docs, wikis, projects and custom agents.
Best for: Joplin:Encrypted, syncable notes; Notion:AI-powered collaborative workspace
Who it’s for: Joplin:Individuals and teams needing secure, cross-device notes.; Notion:Teams and individuals who need a unified, searchable knowledge base with AI automation.
Pricing: Joplin:Freemium; Notion:Freemium
Plans: Joplin:Basic 2.99€ per month · Pro 5.99€ per month · Pro 100 GB 9.99€ per month · Teams 7.99€ per month; Notion:Free $0 per member / month · Plus* $10 per member / month per month · Business $20 per member / month per month
Open source: Joplin:Yes, 56,630 GitHub stars; Notion:—
Works with: Joplin:Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Dropbox, OneDrive, Joplin Cloud; Notion:Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, Asana, Jira, Box, OneDrive, Salesforce

Joplin features

Multimedia notes. Add images, videos, PDFs, audio and math expressions to notes.
Web clipper. Save web pages or screenshots as notes via Chrome/Firefox extensions.
End-to-End Encryption. All notes are encrypted so only you can read them.
Cross-platform sync. Sync notes across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS via cloud services.
Collaboration. Share notebooks, publish notes online and work together in real time.
Plugins & themes. Extend functionality with plugins, custom themes and scripts.

Notion features

Notion AI & Custom Agents. Chat, generate, autofill docs and run autonomous agents for repetitive tasks.
Unified databases & blocks. Create unlimited pages, databases, subtasks, dependencies and custom properties.
Integrations & Enterprise Search. Connect Slack, GitHub, Asana, Jira, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams and more for cross-app search.
Teamspaces & granular permissions. Private or open teamspaces with row-level database permissions and SSO.
Automation & Workers. Build custom code, webhooks and API automations to sync data and trigger workflows.
Publishing & forms. Publish pages as websites, use basic or custom forms with conditional logic.
Security & compliance. SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, zero-retention LLMs for Enterprise.
Analytics & insights. Page and workspace analytics, verified page badges and AI citations.

Joplin vs Notion FAQ

Is Joplin or Notion free?+

Joplin has a free plan and paid plans. Notion has a free plan; paid plans start at $10/month per user (Plus*).

Is Joplin or Notion open source?+

Joplin is open source (laurent22/joplin on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Notion.

Do Joplin and Notion integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list OneDrive. Joplin also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and 5 more; Notion also lists Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, Asana and 4 more.

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