Open source note-taking and to-do app with sync
Joplin is an open source note-taking app with Markdown notes, notebooks, end-to-end encrypted sync and a web clipper.
Cost / License
FreemiumOpen source(AGPL-3.0)
Categories
- features
- 3
- alternatives
- 11
- platforms
- 5
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Open source, with Markdown notes stored in an open format
- End-to-end encrypted sync via Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV or Joplin Cloud
- Web clipper and plugins extend the core app
Cons
- Interface feels dated next to newer note apps
- Sync setup takes more effort than turnkey services
- No web app for reaching your notes from a browser
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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