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LockbookJoplin
Freemium

The free plan includes 25 MB; the 30 GB plan costs $2.99 monthly.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • End-to-end encryption for stored files
  • Supports notes, sketches, and other files
  • 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
  • Free storage is limited to 25 MB
  • The project describes itself as being in open beta
  • 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, Hosted service Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License: Unlicense License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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