Joplin vs Mnemo

Comparing two open source alternatives to Obsidian. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Joplin

Privacy-focused, open-source note-taking and to-do app with end-to-end encryption and multi-device sync.

Mnemo

Apache-2.0

Mnemo is a free, open-source desktop study app combining block-based notes, FSRS flashcards, and mind maps with no accounts or tracking.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Joplin	Mnemo
License	—	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	56,635	95
Forks	6,327	9
Open Issues	650	7
Last Commit	Oct 8, 2026	Oct 9, 2026
First Released	Jan 16, 2017	Jul 30, 2025
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Study & Flashcard Tools Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Mind Mapping
Tags	#note taking #markdown #encryption #self hosted	#flashcards #spaced-repetition #notes #knowledge-management #local-first

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