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, Web-based and Android apps. The best Joplin alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Joplin are Super Productivity, Logseq, Standard Notes and Anytype.

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  1. Zim icon

    Zim

     518 likes

    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"...

    355 Zim alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Zim vs Joplin Comments
    Sam Lander
    Positive
    1

    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
    1

    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).

    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.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  2. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     332 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    146 CherryTree alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    CherryTree vs Joplin Comments
    Farrukh
    Positive
    0

    it does not support MarkDown as so cannot be compared to Joplin. However, it has its own good features.

    andgregorik
    Positive
    3

    CherryTree has more elaborate hierarchy features and less elaborate to-do features. It is not into cloud-based cross-platform syncing, but makes it up with having a very natural feel on a desktop.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
    • CherryTree is CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  4. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     124 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    204 AFFiNE alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Notion

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databas...

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  6. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     126 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    426 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Trilium Notes vs Joplin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Awesome note taking app with E2E encryption only bad thing is another Java/Electron application. Really hard on resources of older devices even if sync is off.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  8. sNotes – Students Notes icon

    sNotes – Students Notes

     124 likes

    Students Notes is a note-taking app designed for online learners to overcome information overload, organization, and memorization challenges.

    124 sNotes – Students Notes alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    sNotes – Students Notes vs Joplin Comments
    costanza6221
    Negative
    0

    this app is so much inferior, super ugly ui and not the exact alternative

    samir_jajar
    Positive
    0

    Students Notes is an amazing app

    • sNotes – Students Notes is Free and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  10. Typora icon

    Typora

     334 likes

    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    203 Typora alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Electron
    • Visual Studio Code
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    Typora vs Joplin Comments
    Top Positive Comment
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    7

    best markdown note-taking app out there

    Top Negative Comment
    lau22
    7

    It's a text editor, not a tool to organize notes

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Joplin is a wonderful program, but it's far too cumbersome: it takes ten seconds or more to launch on a PC if cloud synchronization is active (we've all become impatient...). I now only use it to capture web pages. I use Typora for my diary, coupled with a batch bat file that automatically creates an .md file with today's date every time I run it. It's just perfect.

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    • Typora is Paid and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
    • Typora is CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  11. Proton Docs icon

    Proton Docs

     46 likes

    Docs in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted so your work stays safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and can never be fed into AI models.

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    • Online
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  12. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     113 likes

    Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

    103 Cryptee alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Markor icon

    Markor

     96 likes

    Markor is a TextEditor for Android, versatile, flexible, and lightweight. Markor utilizes simple markup formats like Markdown and todo.txt for note-taking and list management. It is versatile at working with text; it can also be used for keeping bookmarks, copying to clipboard...

    185 Markor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  14. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

     102 likes

    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.

    315 QOwnNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • 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.

    • QOwnNotes is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  15. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

     36 likes

    Workspace fusing browsing, file management, and AI with local-first data; offers note-taking, applet creation, offline media storage, YouTube and PDF interaction, customizable AI-powered notes, citation tools, split views, sidebar navigation, and privacy features.

    97 Deta Surf alternatives

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