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Joplin vs Notes: catalog facts
Joplin	Notes
Free The applications are free and open source. Joplin Cloud is an optional paid sync service…	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
The editor and interface feel less polished than commercial note apps Setting up sync and encryption takes a few steps the first time	Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License: MPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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