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Microsoft OneNoteJoplin
Free

Free to use on the web.

 Free

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

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Freeform pages with notebooks and sections
  • Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks
  • 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
  • Notes are stored in Microsoft's cloud
  • Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
  • The editor and interface feel less polished than commercial note apps
  • Setting up sync and encryption takes a few steps the first time
Web application 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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