Notes & Knowledge
Joplin
By Joplin Project · Maintainer, Laurent Cozic · Creator
Write notes and to-dos that stay available offline, with optional sync through your choice of service or server.
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
- iPadOS
- Android
Current product facts
Key facts
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Subscription
- No subscription required
- Offline
- Works offline
- Account
- Account optional
- Source
- Open Source
- Local-first
- Yes
Editorial context
Why this app exists
Joplin keeps notes and to-dos available locally while supporting optional synchronization through several services or a server.
CurioBeam’s view
Why we like it
Its offline-first open-source clients offer a choice of sync targets, including an officially shipped self-hosted server path.
Product fit
Is it a fit?
Good for
- People who want offline notes with optional cross-device sync and control over the synchronization destination.
Probably not for you if
- People who require a confirmed stable browser client or a turnkey collaborative workspace with no setup choices.
Facts & verification
These labels reflect CurioBeam’s currently verified product information. Unknown and planned capabilities are not presented as current facts.
- Pricing
- FreemiumPreviously checked; the supporting evidence is due for re-verification.
- Subscription
- No subscription requiredPreviously checked; the supporting evidence is due for re-verification.
- Offline
- Works offlineChecked Aug 2026.
- Account
- Account optionalChecked Aug 2026.
- Source
- Open SourceChecked Aug 2026.
- Local-first
- YesChecked Aug 2026.
- Self-hosting
- AvailableChecked Aug 2026.
- Ads
- No adsChecked Aug 2026.
Editorial alternatives
Alternatives worth considering
Obsidian
Better if you want plain Markdown files and a larger plugin-driven knowledge workflow
Build a linked personal knowledge base from Markdown files stored in folders you control.
Maker
About the maker
Joplin Project
Maintainer
Laurent Cozic
Creator
Next step
Ready to explore Joplin?
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