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OpenTodoListJoplin
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Local-first with plain file-based storage
  • Sync via Nextcloud, ownCloud, WebDAV or Dropbox
  • 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
  • No hosted sync service of its own
  • Simpler than dedicated task managers for complex projects
  • 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 Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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