Joplin

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

Open source alternative to:

Evernote

Obsidian

Google Keep

Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking and to-do application designed with privacy at its core. It supports markdown editing and organises notes into notebooks with tags, making it easy to structure large collections of notes.

One of its standout features is end-to-end encryption combined with flexible sync options — you can sync via Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, or your own server. This makes Joplin a strong self-hosted alternative to Evernote, removing the need to trust a proprietary cloud with your data.

Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, Joplin also supports a web clipper browser extension for capturing web content. It is scriptable via plugins and has an active community ecosystem, making it suitable for both casual note-takers and power users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joplin a good Evernote alternative?

Joplin is one of the strongest open-source Evernote alternatives: it organizes notes into notebooks with tags, supports markdown, and offers a web clipper browser extension for capturing web content. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

How does Joplin keep my notes private?

Joplin supports end-to-end encryption, so notes are encrypted before leaving your device and cannot be read by the sync provider. As free, open-source software it also avoids the proprietary cloud lock-in of services like Evernote.

Where can Joplin sync my notes?

Joplin syncs through Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, or your own server, so you can run a self-hosted backend if you want full control. The desktop, mobile, and CLI apps all share the same sync engine.

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