Joplin
Take notes and sync them securely across your devices.
Free alternative to Evernote · Notion · OneNote
Screenshot from the project’s own README · tap to enlarge
Joplin is an offline-first note-taking and to-do app that stores your notes in Markdown. It supports full-text search, tags, notebooks, and importing from Evernote. You can sync notes across your devices using end-to-end encryption with Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, or Joplin Cloud.
✓ Good for
Anyone looking for a secure, offline alternative to Evernote.✕ Skip it if
People who do not want to use Markdown formatting.How to start
- Download and install Joplin on your device.
- Create notebooks and start typing your notes.
- Optional: set up syncing in settings using your cloud.
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is Joplin free?
Yes, Joplin is free to download and use on all supported platforms, and it does not require paid API keys to function.
Is Joplin safe to download?
It is open source (NOASSERTION license) with 57,173 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
Does Joplin work offline?
Yes, Joplin is an offline-first app, meaning all your notes are stored locally on your device and remain fully accessible without an internet connection.
Compiled from the project README. 57,173 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License NOASSERTION · Last update 2026-11-13