Open Source
Joplin
by laurent22
Joplin - the privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
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About Joplin
Joplin - the privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Best for
Individuals and teams prioritizing privacy and cross-platform note-taking.
Use cases
- Create and organize Markdown notes with tags and notebooks
- Sync notes securely across devices using encrypted cloud storage
- Capture and edit notes offline on mobile and desktop
Notes
56,927 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed Custom.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Cross-platform support with a consistent experience
- Strong privacy features including end-to-end encryption
- Open source with a large community (56k+ stars)
Cons
- No built-in real-time collaboration
- Markdown editor may lack advanced formatting options
- Sync setup requires manual configuration of cloud services
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 3.7.22 (released 28 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 6,398
- GitHub stars
- 57,060
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.2
- Open issues
- 650
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 8
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Stars and usage
How Joplin is growing
56,961 to 57,060
Health and security
Is Joplin looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
81 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 8 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.2 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Joplin
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| EvernoteThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 3.7.22
Released 3.7.21
Released 3.7.18
Released 3.7.16
Released 3.7.14
Released 3.7.13
Released 3.6.16
Released 3.7.12
Released 3.7.10
Released 3.7.9
Released 3.7.8
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