Joplin
★ 4/5 · Other
A free, open-source note-taking and to-do app with Markdown editing, end-to-end encryption and sync to your own cloud storage.
Pros
- End-to-end encryption protects notes from third parties
- multi-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) with full synchronization
- flexible backend options (Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, self-hosted) give users data sovereignty
Cons
- Requires selecting and configuring a backend service for sync
- smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Notion or OneNote
- credentials management for external sync services adds complexity
Cost
Free (AGPL-3.0); optional Joplin Cloud paid subscription available
Verdict
Essential for privacy-conscious users who want a fully open-source note-taking app with complete control over their encrypted data.
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