Joplin is a free, open-source alternative to Obsidian, Notion, Logseq, Google Keep, and OneNote. It’s a versatile note-taking and to-do application that lets users organize their notes in notebooks, supports markdown editing, and offers end-to-end encryption for privacy. Joplin works across multiple platforms, supports offline access, and allows easy import/export of notes, making it a reliable choice for managing personal and professional information securely and efficiently.
Key features include:
- Note Organization: Create notebooks, sub-notebooks, and tags to categorize notes effectively.
- Multimedia Support: Embed images, videos, audio files, and PDFs within notes.
- Web Clipper: Save web pages and screenshots directly into Joplin from Chrome or Firefox.
- Synchronization: Sync notes across devices using Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, or other WebDAV services.
- End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Secure notes with E2EE to ensure privacy.
- Customization: Extend functionality with plugins, custom themes, and support for multiple text editors (Rich Text or Markdown).
- Cross-Platform Availability: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with a terminal application also available.
- Open Format: Notes are saved in an open format, ensuring accessibility.
Joplin is suitable for:
- Individuals seeking a secure and customizable note-taking solution.
- Teams needing to collaborate on shared notes (via Joplin Cloud).
- Developers and technical users who prefer Markdown and the ability to extend the application with plugins.
- Users who require cross-platform access to their notes.
