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Free, open source note-taking and to-do app with Markdown notes, offline-first storage and end-to-end encrypted sync across desktop and mobile.

Open-source alternative to:EvernoteNotionSimplenote

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What is it?

Joplin is a note-taking and to-do application that organises a large number of notes into notebooks. Notes are stored in Markdown and can be edited in the app or in any external text editor. Full text search works on all supported platforms, and the app can be extended with plugins and themes.

Joplin works offline first, so all data stays on the device and is available without an internet connection. Notes can be synchronised with Nextcloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV-compatible services or Joplin Cloud, with end-to-end encryption applied before data leaves the device. Evernote exports can be imported, including formatted content, attachments and metadata.

The applications run on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. A web clipper extension for Firefox and Chrome saves web pages and screenshots into notes.

Key features

  • 01Notes organised into notebooks, with tags and full text search.
  • 02Markdown note format that can also be edited in external editors.
  • 03Offline-first storage with end-to-end encrypted sync.
  • 04Sync targets include Nextcloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV and Joplin Cloud.
  • 05Import from Evernote and plain Markdown files.
  • 06Plugins and themes for customisation.

Use cases

  • Keeping personal notes and to-do lists synced between a desktop and a phone.
  • Moving an existing Evernote collection to an open, Markdown-based format.
  • Storing notes on a self-hosted Nextcloud or WebDAV server while keeping them encrypted.
  • Clipping web articles and screenshots into a notebook for later reference.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Get the app for your platform from the Joplin documentation site

Things to know

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Topics

#note-taking#markdown#end-to-end-encryption#offline-first#sync#electron#react-native#self-hosted#android#dropbox

FAQ

What is joplin?
Free, open source note-taking and to-do app with Markdown notes, offline-first storage and end-to-end encrypted sync across desktop and mobile. Joplin is a note-taking and to-do application that organises a large number of notes into notebooks. Notes are stored in Markdown and can be edited in the app or in any external text editor. Full text search works on all supported platforms, and the app can be extended with plugins and themes.
Is joplin free to use? What license does it have?
joplin is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is joplin still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to joplin was on Oct 20, 2026.
What can I use joplin for?
Keeping personal notes and to-do lists synced between a desktop and a phone. Moving an existing Evernote collection to an open, Markdown-based format. Storing notes on a self-hosted Nextcloud or WebDAV server while keeping them encrypted. Clipping web articles and screenshots into a notebook for later reference.
How do I install joplin?
Get the app for your platform from the Joplin documentation site
Where can I get joplin?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/laurent22/joplin

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