Joplin
Open-source Markdown notes with optional end-to-end encryption.
Every fact below verified on Oct 6, 2026
In one paragraph
Joplin is open-source Markdown notes with optional end-to-end encryption. It has a free plan and paid plans from €2.99/mo, and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Pricing & key facts
- Developer
- Laurent Cozic and the Joplin community
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- Free plan
- YesFree and open source; sync free through your own Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, WebDAV or S3.
- Open source
- Yes
- Joplin Cloud Basic €2.99/mo monthly (€28.69/year). 2 GB
- Joplin Cloud Pro €5.99/mo monthly (€57.48/year). 30 GB, sharing
Checked against joplinapp.org on Oct 6, 2026
Key features
- Markdown and rich-text editors
- Optional end-to-end encryption
- Sync with Joplin Cloud or your own storage
- Web clipper for Chrome and Firefox
- Plugins and themes
- Offline-first
Limitations
- Cloud plans priced only in EUR
- E2EE is off by default
Good to know
Local-first; E2EE is off by default and must be enabled. Joplin Cloud is hosted in France.