Joplin
Open-source note-taking with sync and encryption
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Joplin is a free alternative to Evernote.
Joplin is an open-source note-taking app with sync, encryption and collaboration features.
- for
- Individuals and teams needing secure, cross-device notes.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
Key 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.
Use cases
- Capture meeting notes with audio and images on mobile
- Create a shared project notebook for a remote team
- Save research articles and PDFs for offline reading
- Publish a public knowledge base directly from a note
Joplin pricing
- Basic2.99€/month10 MB per note · 2 GB storage · Publish notes · Sync unlimited devices
- Pro5.99€/month200 MB per note · 30 GB storage · Share notebooks · Priority support
- Pro 100 GB9.99€/month200 MB per note · 100 GB storage · Share notebooks · Priority support
- Teams7.99€/month200 MB per note · 50 GB storage · Manage multiple users · Consolidated billing
Joplin vs alternatives
 Joplin |  Evernote |  Notion |  Outline |  BookStack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Encrypted, syncable notes | Proprietary note-taking with cloud sync | All-in-one workspace with databases | Team wiki and knowledge base | Self-hosted documentation wiki |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Joplin vs Evernote: Evernote is a proprietary service without end-to-end encryption and focuses on a paid SaaS model.
- Joplin vs Notion: Notion offers rich databases and team workspaces but is not open source and lacks built-in E2EE.
- Joplin vs Outline: Outline is a team knowledge base focused on wiki pages, not a personal note-taking app with offline support.
- Joplin vs BookStack: BookStack is a self-hosted wiki platform, whereas Joplin provides a desktop app with offline notes and encryption.
Joplin FAQ
What is Joplin Cloud?+
Joplin Cloud syncs your notes across devices, adds publishing, collaboration, faster sync and email-to-note features.
Do you offer discounts?+
Yes, a 50 % education discount for students/teachers and possible bulk discounts for organisations.
Where is Joplin Cloud data located?+
All Joplin Cloud servers are in Paris, France, under GDPR protection.
Is Joplin Cloud carbon neutral?+
Yes, Joplin Cloud offsets its footprint through reforestation projects in France.
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