Joplin Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Joplin for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Joplin and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Joplin are Standard Notes, Logseq, Notion and Notesnook.

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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. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1126 likes

    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.

    231 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • AppImage
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    Obsidian vs Joplin Comments
    Ako Mahmoodi
    Negative
    6

    The free plan doesn't include synchronisation.

    MANOJ91
    Negative
    0

    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.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     696 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    158 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Standard Notes vs Joplin Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    garrry
    4

    basic features are paywalled and the cost has doubled over the years

    Top Negative Comment
    bentsoft
    4

    folders & themes are paywalled. it only allows for plain text notes in the free plan

    ztdzyvhb
    Positive
    0

    It’s a lot more simple and easy to use. The security is better than Joplin thanks to on-device storage encryption.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceJoplin is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Standard Notes is Security-focused and CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  4. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     335 likes

    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.

    199 Logseq alternatives

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

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

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

    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...

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  6. Notion icon

    Notion

     660 likes

    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 databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    238 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     189 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    340 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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  8. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1142 likes

    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.

    178 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Microsoft OneNote vs Joplin Comments
    bentsoft
    Negative
    1

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

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  10. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     605 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    144 Simplenote alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Simplenote vs Joplin Comments
    bentsoft
    0

    Good app by itself, but not as comprehensive as Joplin, it's much simpler and lighter

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Unlike Joplin, this has a web-based version. The Android version is also very lightweight.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

     841 likes

    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.

    126 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Google Keep vs Joplin Comments
    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.
    • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  13. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     179 likes

    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Turtl vs Joplin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For those without access to their own server, this proves to be a reliable alternative, even though it has roughly the same or even fewer features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceJoplin is also Freemium and Open Source
  14. NoteLedge icon

    NoteLedge

     197 likes

    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

    85 NoteLedge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    NoteLedge vs Joplin Comments
    Dayna Barber
    Positive
    -3

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

    • NoteLedge is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  15. Lockbook icon

    Lockbook

     20 likes

    Provides end-to-end encrypted note-taking, file storage, and sketching with syncing across platforms, zero data collection, no personal info or passwords required, open-source code for transparency, and optional premium storage, all via native and CLI tools.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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