Joplin Alternatives

Joplin is described as 'Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Joplin for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Web-based apps. The best Joplin alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Joplin are Standard Notes, Logseq, Notion and Zettlr.

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Joplin alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Open Source, Self-Hosted, Free, Open Source and Note-taking. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Joplin.
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  1. Keep your personal notes truly private with MyEncryptedNotes — a fast, lightweight, and fully offline encrypted notepad for Windows. All data is protected locally using ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, ensuring modern, high-performance security without cloud dependencies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  2. Nuvopad icon
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    NuvoPad is a powerful markdown editor for Windows that prioritizes speed, privacy, and simplicity. Built with Rust and SQLite, it offers lightning-fast performance while keeping all your data stored locally on your device.

    51 Nuvopad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. BrewMemo icon
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    The PRIVACY-FOCUSED Notes App - 100% Made in Germany

    With BrewMemo you manage your notes simply, securely, and privately.

    With BrewMemo you have full control over your notebook and your Markdown notes – always synced, reliably protected, and available on all your devices.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Nextcloud
     
  4. Onyka icon
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    Note apps keep growing sideways : databases, kanban boards, plugins, AI assistants. Onyka grows inward.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  5. Aktaba icon
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    Aktaba is a frictionless Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) designed for researchers, students, and thinkers who want the power of networked thought without the "learning cliff" of complex plugins or rigid databases.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Focus Editor is a free distraction free writing space for authors. Start instantly with no login, use ambient sounds and quick goals to stay focused, and share drafts through simple links. Works offline and installs like a real app on any device.

    6 Midgen Focus Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. Instead of dealing with unmanageable heaps of information, work with freeform, searchable personal knowledge databases. With TreeProjects, you can become productive in just a few minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Binderus icon
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    Cross-platform note-taking desktop app. It's like a 'just right' mashup of Evernote, Notion, and Medium - minus complexities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9. LaterCue icon
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    Pocket shut down July 2025 and left millions of users with nowhere to go. LaterCue is what Pocket should have been — it doesn't just save your links, it reads them and creates a specific, actionable task tailored to your business.

    151 LaterCue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. freewrite icon
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    One simple, clean place to write continuously for a set time without distraction — think through a new idea, write your next script, reflect on an event, whatever.

    53 freewrite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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