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Fossify NotesJoplin
Free

Free and open source, with no ads.

 Free

The applications are free and open source. Joplin Cloud is an optional paid sync service…

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Very simple text field for fast note entry
  • Supports checklists as well as text notes
  • Offline first: all data stays on the device, so notes work without a connection
  • End-to-end encrypted sync through Nextcloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, S3 or Joplin Cloud
  • Android only
  • Not designed for large, structured note collections
  • The editor and interface feel less polished than commercial note apps
  • Setting up sync and encryption takes a few steps the first time
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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