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NotesnookJoplin
Freemium

A free tier covers unlimited notes and sync across devices. A paid Pro subscription adds…

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • End-to-end encrypted on device with XChaCha20-Poly1305 and Argon2, so the service holds no readable data
  • The full client codebase is published, which makes the privacy claim auditable
  • 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
  • An account is required; it is a sync service, not a local-only app
  • Encryption means no server-side search, and losing your password loses the notes
  • 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, Web application Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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