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Alternatives to Joplin with a one-time purchase

The Joplin listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Joplin has a free plan. Paid plans start at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Joplin

  1. 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 vs JoplinGitJournal pricing and details

  2. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    UpNote pricing and details

  3. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. 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, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  4. DEVONthink

    Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Joplin has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • DEVONthink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DEVONthink pricing and details

  5. Keep It

    Notebook and document organizer for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled). Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Keep It pricing and details

  6. EagleFiler

    Document organizer and mail archiver for Mac

    • EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Joplin has a free plan. EagleFiler does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    EagleFiler pricing and details

  7. Curio

    Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban

    • Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. 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, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Curio pricing and details

  8. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). 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, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  9. MyInfo

    Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows

    • MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Joplin has a free plan. MyInfo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    MyInfo pricing and details

  10. SnipNotes

    Notebook and clipboard app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • SnipNotes starts at $1.99 subscription (period not labelled), or $14.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad. 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, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    SnipNotes pricing and details

  11. Gravity

    Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android

    • Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic).
    • Joplin has a free plan. Gravity does not.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Gravity pricing and details

  12. Noticky

    Sticky notes for Mac that stay on top, even in fullscreen

    • Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac. 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, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Noticky pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Joplin that you buy once?

Yes. GitJournal, UpNote, FSNotes, DEVONthink, Keep It, EagleFiler, Curio, MiaoYan and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Joplin once instead of subscribing?

The Joplin listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

GitJournal, UpNote, FSNotes, Curio, MiaoYan, SnipNotes, Noticky, Understory and 23 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Joplin: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.