Joplin

Open source

Open-source note-taking and to-do app with end-to-end encryption, local storage, and optional Joplin Cloud sync.

Pricing: free, subscription
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

Joplin has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://joplinapp.org/help/Verification pending
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): open-source, markdown, encryption, self-hostedVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, mobile, self-hostedVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscriptionVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/laurent22/joplinVerification pending
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): AGPL-3.0-or-laterVerification pending
Trial length(14): 14Verification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Markdown and rich text notes, End-to-end encrypted sync, Web clipper for Chrome and Firefox, Plugin system with extension API, Note publishing to the web, Self-hosted Joplin Server optionVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Security · Privacy · Compliance

Regulatory compliance(HIPAA;PCI DSS;FedRAMP;GDPR support): GDPRVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Users who want an open-source, encryption-first notes app that works with their own cloud storage or the hosted Joplin Cloud.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-marketVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Private note taking, Cross-device note sync, Self-hosted note managementVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2017Verification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerification pending

User reviews

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