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Joplin vs UpNote: catalog facts
Joplin	UpNote
Free The applications are free and open source. Joplin Cloud is an optional paid sync service…	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
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	Native apps for all major desktop and mobile systems Rich editor with Markdown, code blocks and attachments
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 Full feature set depends on a paid plan
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	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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