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InkdropJoplin
Paid

Commercial app; see the Inkdrop site for current plan prices.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Markdown editor built around developer workflows
  • Encrypted sync across devices
  • 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
  • Closed source commercial product
  • Recent focus on AI features may not suit everyone
  • 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, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed 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 September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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