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Joplin alternatives

Joplin compared with 12 alternatives: Obsidian, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Logseq, Evernote and 7 more.

Joplin has a free plan. Paid plans start at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
JoplinThis toolFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Standard NotesFree plan · from $90/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotesnookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Beaver NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
CrypteeFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb
FUTO NotesFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
GitJournalFree plan · from $1.99/moYesiOS, Android
InkdropFree trial · from $8.31/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LockbookFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MarknoteFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Joplin

  1. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Joplin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers linked notes and whiteboard.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs JoplinObsidian pricing and details

  2. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).

    Suits: Private notes that the provider cannot read

    Standard Notes vs JoplinStandard Notes pricing and details

  3. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Notesnook also covers linked notes.

    Suits: People who want notes the provider cannot read

    Notesnook vs JoplinNotesnook pricing and details

  4. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs JoplinLogseq pricing and details

  5. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a Linux app.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Evernote also covers templates, tasks and calendar.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown.

    Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them

    Evernote vs JoplinEvernote pricing and details

  6. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want notes kept on their own device with no account

    Beaver Notes vs JoplinBeaver Notes pricing and details

  7. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptee also covers linked notes and documents.

    Suits: Private journals and notes that the provider cannot read

    Cryptee vs JoplinCryptee pricing and details

  8. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want Markdown notes as plain files on every device

    FUTO Notes vs JoplinFUTO Notes pricing and details

  9. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • GitJournal can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Developers who already keep notes in a Git repository

    GitJournal vs JoplinGitJournal pricing and details

  10. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Joplin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Developers keeping technical notes in Markdown

    Inkdrop vs JoplinInkdrop pricing and details

  11. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want notes and files the provider cannot read

    Lockbook vs JoplinLockbook pricing and details

  12. Marknote

    KDE's rich text note-taking app that saves notes as Markdown files

    • Marknote is free. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Linux and KDE Plasma users who want a simple notes app

    Marknote vs JoplinMarknote pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Joplin

  • End-to-end encryption is not on by default, and a forgotten encryption password cannot be recovered.
  • Joplin Cloud and Joplin Server Business prices are listed in euros.
  • On Joplin Cloud Basic you can join a shared notebook but not share your own; that and Email to Note need Pro.
  • The browser-based web app and Joplin Cloud AI (beta) are available only with a Joplin Cloud subscription.
Joplin pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Joplin?

The alternatives to Joplin in this directory are Obsidian, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Logseq, Evernote, Beaver Notes, Cryptee, FUTO Notes, GitJournal, Inkdrop, Lockbook and Marknote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Joplin.

Is there a free alternative to Joplin?

Yes. Beaver Notes, FUTO Notes and Marknote are free to use. Obsidian, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Logseq, Evernote, Cryptee, GitJournal and Lockbook have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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