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Joplin — open source alternative

Open source Evernote alternative with markdown notes and end-to-end encryption.

Strengths

  • End-to-end encryption for syncable notes.
  • Works with Nextcloud, Dropbox, WebDAV and Joplin Cloud.
  • Web clipper and mobile apps available.

Weaknesses

  • Interface can feel basic compared to Notion-style tools.
  • Plugin ecosystem is smaller than Obsidian's.
  • Sync conflicts occasionally need manual resolution.
License: AGPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 2/5 Hosted cloud optionDesktop: Windows, macOS, LinuxMobile: iOS, Android

Official site · Source on GitHub

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Joplin is used as an alternative to

Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs and databases.

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Evernote

Classic note-taking and web-clipper.

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Obsidian

Local-first markdown knowledge base (closed source, free for personal use).

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