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Joplin vs Inkdrop: catalog facts
Joplin	Inkdrop
Free The applications are free and open source. Joplin Cloud is an optional paid sync service…	Paid Commercial app; see the Inkdrop site for current plan prices.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
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	Markdown editor built around developer workflows Encrypted sync across devices
The editor and interface feel less polished than commercial note apps Setting up sync and encryption takes a few steps the first time	Closed source commercial product Recent focus on AI features may not suit everyone
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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