Joplin
Joplin provides open-source note-taking, with plugins, help resources, and a cloud service listed on its site.
About Joplin
Joplin is a note-taking application for capturing notes and accessing them across devices. Notes can include images, videos, PDFs and audio, and math expressions and diagrams can be created inside the app; the mobile app can take photos and save them to a note. Notes sync across computers, phones and tablets through services such as Joplin Cloud, Dropbox and OneDrive, and apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with a terminal app also offered. The web clipper extension for Chrome and Firefox saves web pages or screenshots as notes. The app can be customised with plugins, custom themes, Rich Text or Markdown editors, and an Extension API for writing your own scripts and plugins.
Joplin describes itself as open source and stores notes in an open format, and it uses end-to-end encryption. Sharing, collaboration and publishing a note to the internet are done through Joplin Cloud, which is based in France and described as subject to European Union privacy laws. Pricing is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Notes can hold images, videos, PDFs and audio files
- Create math expressions and diagrams inside the app
- Web clipper for Chrome and Firefox saves pages or screenshots
- Sync via Joplin Cloud, Dropbox or OneDrive across devices
- Customise with plugins, custom themes, Rich Text or Markdown editors
- Share, collaborate or publish a note to the internet via Joplin Cloud
Best for: People who want a cross-platform note-taking app with open-format storage and end-to-end encryption, including those willing to use Joplin Cloud for sharing and collaboration.
Good for
- Notes are saved in an open format, so the site says users retain access to them
- Uses end-to-end encryption, with Joplin Cloud described as implementing it as well
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, plus a terminal app
Watch out for
- Sharing, collaboration and internet publishing are offered through Joplin Cloud
- The web clipper extension is available on Chrome and Firefox only
- No pricing details are provided on the homepage
Joplin at a glance
- Website
- joplinapp.org
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Notes & Knowledge Management
Joplin alternatives
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SilentNotes offers cross-platform note-taking, with downloads and privacy information on its site.
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Joplin FAQ
Which services can I use to synchronise my notes?
The site lists various services including Joplin Cloud, Dropbox and OneDrive.
How can I share or publish a note?
With Joplin Cloud you can share notes with friends, family or colleagues and collaborate on them; a note can also be published to the internet and shared via its URL.
Are my notes encrypted?
Joplin states that it uses End-To-End Encryption (E2EE) to secure notes, and that Joplin Cloud implements strong end-to-end encryption. Encryption depends on how you configure the app and which services you use.
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