Joplin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management alternative to Joplin is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Joplin and 17 are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Joplin are Logseq, Notesnook, Zim and Google Keep.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

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    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    163 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to Joplin
    Ako Mahmoodi
    Negative
    5

    The free plan doesn't include synchronisation.

    civ4
    Positive
    0

    Works on top of a normal folder, so all data always remains readable even without Obsidian.

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    • Most users think Obsidian is a great Joplin alternative.

    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Joplin.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Joplin.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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    Logseq

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    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    163 Logseq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    bentsoft
    Negative
    1

    no folders :(, all your notes are just thrown together

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    • Most users think Logseq is a great Joplin alternative.

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
    • Logseq is CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    293 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Joplin.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceJoplin is also Freemium and Open Source
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    Zim

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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    315 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Zim as an Alternative to Joplin
    Sam Lander
    Positive
    0

    Zim is more lightweight, less buggy, saves in plain text. So you don't have to worry about any bloated configurations and high attack surfaces. Just put your folder in a VeraCrypt vault in a cloud drive.

    Guest
    Negative
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    Zim is a desktop Wiki System and wiki editor, not a multifunction note taking and data synchronizing platform. Joplin and Zim may be complimentory in use and apear to have similar fuctions, but they serve very different purposes. It is like comparing a text editor (e.g. Emacs) to a word processor (MS Word). One can use either to write program code or a novel; however, it is best to match the tool to the job (i.e. a text ditor for the code and a word processor for the novel).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Harvey Williams
    Negative
    -11

    Joplin offers syncing functionality with other services (such as OwnCloud/Nextcliud) where as Zim only gives you access to the files so you can sync them.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Zim is a legitimate Joplin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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    Google Keep

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    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    104 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    sharemind
    Negative
    4

    The notes are not End to end encrypted

    Guest
    Negative
    13

    It's not open source and secure

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Google Keep is neither end-to-end encrypted nor open-source. It also does not respect your privacy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Google Keep is a legitimate Joplin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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    Microsoft OneNote

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    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    138 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    bentsoft
    Negative
    1

    There is little to none markdown support, multi-device sync is awful. Joplin is FOSS and OneNote is owned by Microsoft

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    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft OneNote is a legitimate Joplin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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    QOwnNotes

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    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    262 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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    carlosvgonzalez
    Positive
    0

    Faster and lighter than all Electron based apps like Joplin and pretty much all the the others, it lacks a little with the web clipper quality compared to Joplin, but the app is updated frequently and will catch up fast, it has way more options and overall features control as well.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    QOwnNote's Nextcloud integration is useful. Most Note taking apps that sync online require a paid online account. Nextcloud can be self hosted.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks QOwnNotes is a great Joplin alternative.

    • QOwnNotes is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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    NoteLedge

     196 likes
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    Note-taking tool tailored for creatives offering idea capture from Pinterest, YouTube, and the web. Allows mood board creation, drawing, and sketching with varied brushes. Present work, share with teams using multimedia and exportable notes in PDF format

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Dayna Barber
    Positive
    -3

    By a mile ahead of Joplin in terms of performance and functional opportunities.

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    • Almost everyone thinks NoteLedge is a great Joplin alternative.

    • NoteLedge is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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    Capacities

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    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.

    77 Capacities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    acreom

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    acreom is an actionable personal knowledge base for developers. It helps developers ship faster by centralizing personal and team context in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Lumen AI

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    Minimalist productivity platform offers centralized notes, task management, meeting capture with audio summaries, inbox processing, and Markdown editing, all enhanced by AI prioritization, custom prompts, backlinks, and flexible workflows, supporting multiple methodologies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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