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NoteGenJoplin
Free

Core features are free, with no subscription or account required.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Keeps notes and attachments as local files
  • Captures text, audio, images, links, files, and tasks
  • 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
  • AI features require connecting to an AI model service
  • 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, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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