Joplin 3.5.13

Joplin: Open-Source, Secure, Cross-Platform Note-Taking

Joplin is an open-source note-taking and personal knowledge management app built on Electron for desktop and native builds for Android and iOS. It targets users who want a Markdown-first editor with robust synchronization options, end-to-end encryption, and extensibility through plugins and a vibrant community on GitHub and Discourse.

Platform Support, Installation, and Release Cadence

Joplin runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with command-line and terminal clients for power users. Desktop releases are published regularly on GitHub, and mobile builds are available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Frequent updates bring feature improvements, security fixes, and expanded plugin support.

Synchronization and Encryption

Sync across devices using Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, WebDAV or a local file system. Joplin supports end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for notes and attachments, allowing you to keep data private even when syncing through third-party services. Setup is straightforward in the app settings, with key management and performance-conscious encryption designed for large note collections.

Markdown Editor, Note Features, and Attachments

The core editor is Markdown-based with a split view option (editor + preview). It handles checkboxes, code fences, tables, images, and internal note links. Notes can include attachments and resources (images, PDFs, and other files) stored alongside your notes and synced securely when E2EE is enabled.

Organization, Search, and Versioning

• Hierarchical organization using notebooks and nested sub-notebooks.
• Tagging system for cross-notebook classification and fast filtering.
• Global and per-notebook search with support for filters and fuzzy matching.
• Note history and revision snapshots let you restore previous versions when needed.

Import, Export, and Web Clipper

Import content from Evernote (.enex), plain Markdown, and other formats, making Joplin a practical Evernote alternative. Export to Markdown, PDF, or HTML for archiving or migrating data. The Joplin Web Clipper browser extension captures web pages and selections directly into your notebooks and is available for major browsers.

Extensibility, Plugins, and Automation

Joplin supports a plugin architecture that extends the editor with new features: templates, task managers, enhanced editors, custom exporters, and integrations. The community maintains a growing plugin catalog, and advanced users can script workflows via the CLI and the REST API available in the desktop app.

Community, Support, and Development Transparency

Active development is visible on GitHub with release notes, issues, and pull requests. A public Discourse forum and community channels provide support, feature requests, and troubleshooting. The open-source license and public roadmap make it suitable for users who value transparency and community-driven improvements.

Performance, Offline Use, and Security Posture

• Performs well with large note collections; search and indexing are optimized for responsiveness.
• Offline-first design: local storage ensures notes are always available without connectivity.
• Security features include E2EE, local encryption key handling, and regular security-focused updates.

Who Should Use Joplin

• Users seeking a free, open-source Markdown note app with strong sync and privacy controls.
• People migrating from Evernote who need reliable import/export tools and web clipping.
• Power users and developers who want scripting, CLI access, plugins, and a customizable workflow.

Joplin combines cross-platform coverage, Markdown-first editing, flexible synchronization options, and end-to-end encryption with an active open-source community—making it a compelling choice for anyone who needs secure, portable, and extensible note management across devices.