Joplin
Claim this toolCapture your thoughts and securely access them from any device with this open-source note-taking app.
From $3.22/mo, billed monthly (free plan available)Positions Joplin holds among the tools of each category it belongs to (Toolradar data, Nov 2026):
- #1 most compared in Screenshot Tools, out of 25 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Screenshot Tools. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #34 (joint) most compared in Productivity, out of 484 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #143 (joint) most-listed alternative in Productivity, out of 1877 tools in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
The Bottom Line
- Best for
- Privacy-conscious users and developers who want full control over their note data, zero vendor lock-in, and are willing to trade UX polish for sovereignty. Also the top pick for users migrating off Evernote who want E2E encryption included.
- Price
- From $3.22/mo, billed monthly (free plan available). Compare plans
Key facts
- Open-source note-taking app with multimedia support.
- Features end-to-end encryption and flexible sync options.
- Offers collaboration, web clipping, and extensive customization.
Pros
- Open-source and ensures data ownership in an open format.
- Strong emphasis on privacy with End-To-End Encryption (E2EE).
- Highly customizable with plugins, themes, and API.
- Available across a wide range of platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Terminal).
- Supports multimedia content and web clipping for comprehensive note-taking.
Cons
- E2EE setup requires manual enabling on each device.
- Initial E2EE sync can be time-consuming for large note collections.
- Advanced collaboration and sharing features are tied to paid Joplin Cloud plans.
What is Joplin?
Available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Ratings Across the Web
Joplin holds an aggregate rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 73 reviews across SourceForge, G2 and Trustpilot, last checked October 24, 2026.
What people say
“Dated UI aside, the most annoying thing that's making me start searching for a replacement is the fact that the iOS app keeps wiping my sync config.” via SourceForge
Ratings aggregated from independent review platforms. Learn more
Key Features
- Multimedia notes (images, videos, PDFs, audio)
- Math expressions and diagrams
- Web clipper extension (Chrome, Firefox)
- Customizable with plugins, themes, and text editors (Rich Text/Markdown)
- Extension API for custom scripts and plugins
- Cross-device synchronization (Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- End-To-End Encryption (E2EE)
- Collaboration on notebooks (Joplin Cloud)
Pricing Plans
Pricing checked Oct 28, 2026. Source: joplinapp.org/plans, read Oct 28, 2026
| Plan | Price | Details |
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| Basic | 2.99$ /month |
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| Pro | 5.99$ /month |
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| Teams | 7.99$ /month (*) |
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| Joplin Server Business | Contact us |
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Included in all plans
- Publish notes to the internet
- Sync as many devices as you want
- Collaborate on a notebook with others
Is Joplin worth the price?
Joplin's pricing is fair, especially for individual users.
The Basic tier at $2.99/month offers good value for essential syncing and collaboration, while the Pro tier at $5.99/month provides a significant storage boost. It's best for individuals and small teams prioritizing open-source and secure note-taking with cloud sync.
How Joplin's pricing compares
At $3.22/mo, billed monthly, Joplin is the most affordable of its 3 comparable direct competitors.
Not ranked, different unit or currency: Notion $10/member/mo, billed yearly; Standard Notes $7.50/mo, billed yearly.
Entry paid plan, monthly price, billed monthly. Pricing checked Oct 28, 2026.
Joplin by the numbers
Toolradar data: Joplin's entry paid plan ($3.22/mo, billed monthly) ranks #1 of 35 for price among the Screenshot Tools tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $9.99/mo. Its head-to-head comparison pages had 143 visits in the last 30 days, ranking #1 of 25 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Screenshot Tools. As of Nov 2026.
- #1 most compared in Screenshot Tools, out of 25 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Screenshot Tools. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #34 (joint) most compared in Productivity, out of 484 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #143 (joint) most-listed alternative in Productivity, out of 1877 tools in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Joplin | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $3.22/mo, billed monthly | $9.99/mo | #1 of 35 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 76% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 17 tools | 1 | #8 of 88 |
| Integrations listed | 1 | 4 | #6 of 8 (joint) tools with at least one integration recorded |
| User rating | 4.4/5 (across the web, 73 ratings) | 4.7/5 | #18 of 20 tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 143 visits | 28 | #1 of 25 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Joplin with Obsidian, Simplenote and Evernote (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #7 on 2026-10-16 to #8 on 2026-11-03 (rank among 88 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Screenshot Tools data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Joplin by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
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Source: joplinapp.org