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This NoteJoplin
Free

Proprietary app distributed on Flathub; the homepage lists no price.

 Free

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

Windows, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Works offline with encryption
  • Per-note password protection
  • 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
  • Proprietary, source not published
  • No macOS or iOS version listed
  • 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
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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