Joplin Alternatives

Apps similar to Joplin include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Super Productivity, Logseq, Anytype and Notion. You're spoiled for choice with Note-taking Tools like Joplin: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and Android.

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  1. ScribeDog icon
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    ScribeDog is a native desktop Markdown editor that renders your writing as a polished, WYSIWYG document — no raw # or * syntax in sight — while keeping every file a plain, portable .md file on disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. InkyCap icon
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    InkyCap is a personal knowledge management (PKM) tool that uses Typst markup. It focuses on academics, writers, and anyone wanting both conventional PKM functionality and advanced features for publishing, knowledge discovery, recall, and ideation, as well as agenda-keeping...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. This app/script allows you to take notes in the Linux console and organize them using a simple command. The notes will be available in any terminal and bash session.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Plainva icon
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    Plainva is an open-source, local-first editor for plain Markdown vaults. It aims to open existing Obsidian-compatible vaults directly from cloud storage and preserve file ownership.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Binderus icon
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    Local-first Markdown note-taking app with Notion-quality WYSIWYG editing on plain .md files. No cloud required, no account needed. Built with Tauri + Rust (~9 MB).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Moolight icon
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    Moolight is more than just a journal; it's a digital companion designed to make cherishing every moment simpler and more insightful.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  7. CrabPad icon
     1 like

    CrabPad is a fast, free Markdown editor built with Rust. Local-first, keyboard-driven, with Zen Mode, Command Palette, live preview, and support for KaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, and GFM. Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. AirNote icon
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    AirNote goes beyond standard note-taking functions, utilizing Google's powerful Gemini API to serve as your personal writing assistant. This project is designed not only to securely store your information but also to help you express your thoughts more effectively and...

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Ideon icon
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    Ideon is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to tools like Heptabase and Kosmik, specifically designed for technical projects. It provides an infinite spatial canvas where users can organize information visually rather than in linear documents or folder structures.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. TreeTime icon
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    TreeTime is an information organizer that stores text, numbers, and other data in linked trees. Mathematical operations like sums, ratios, and differences are calculated and updated on the fly. It exports to PNG, SVG, HTML, CSV, and plain text, and includes a configurable web interface.

    124 TreeTime alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  11. Notah AI icon
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    AI executive assistant that records Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, Webex; transcribes and makes instant summaries: decisions, action items, minutes, smart titles. Search/tag, jump to quotes, export/share.

    305 Notah AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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