Joplin
Offline-first note-taking app with end-to-end encrypted sync
Joplin is a free and open source note-taking and to-do application designed for keeping your data private while staying available across devices. It is offline-first and can sync using end-to-end encryption via multiple backends, including WebDAV and Nextcloud.
Key Features
- Organize notes in notebooks with tags and powerful full-text search
- Markdown-based notes with optional rich-text editing
- End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for sync to protect note contents
- Sync with multiple providers and standards (including WebDAV-compatible services)
- Web Clipper extension to save web pages or screenshots as notes
- Import from Evernote (ENEX) and import/export Markdown
- Customization via plugins, themes, and an extension API
- Available on desktop and mobile, plus a terminal application
Use Cases
- Personal knowledge management across devices with encrypted synchronization
- Migrating from Evernote and consolidating notes into an open format
- Capturing research and articles via web clipping for offline reading
Joplin fits individuals and teams that want flexible note organization, broad sync options, and strong privacy controls. Its open formats and extensibility make it a solid long-term notes and knowledge base solution.
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