Alternatives to Joplin
Other published tools in Note-taking Apps ordered by category rank where ranked. Unknown scores mean “not yet assessed”, never “zero”.
- Obsidian#1
Local-first Markdown knowledge base with graph view and plugin ecosystem.
85.8/100 quality score
- Notion#2
All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, docs, and collaboration.
82.9/100 quality score
- Evernote#3
Veteran note-taking app with web clipping, search, and document scanning.
72.5/100 quality score
Markdown note-taking app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad with nested tags and a Bear Pro subscription for sync and export.
Not yet ranked in this category
Object-based personal knowledge management app with daily notes, backlinks, and AI assistance.
Not yet ranked in this category
Digital notebook app for capturing notes, drawings, and audio in sections and pages within Microsoft 365.
Not yet ranked in this category
Free, lightweight note-taking app from Automattic with real-time sync across mobile, desktop, and web.
Not yet ranked in this category · open source
End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with open-source code, cross-device sync, and paid plans for files and history.
Not yet ranked in this category · open source
Comparisons opened from here are ad hoc and not indexed (§26.9). Ranking context: Note-taking Apps category