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Joplin
Paris, France
What it is
Joplin is an open-source note-taking app for text and multimedia notes. It supports images, videos, PDFs, and audio, with offline access across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web; a Chrome extension and API are also listed. Its web clipper for Chrome and Firefox saves pages or screenshots as notes. Synchronization can use Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, S3, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, or a local filesystem. End-to-end encryption is used so only the user can access notes. Shared notebooks can be editable or read-only, and real-time collaboration is supported. The free plan sits alongside paid options: Basic is €2.99 per month with 2 GB storage and a 10 MB note or attachment limit, while Pro provides 30 GB. Paid plans include a 14-day trial. Teams adds member management and centralized billing, and Server Business is self-hosted.
For and against
For
- Open-source note-taking app
- Offline access across listed platforms
- End-to-end encryption
- Multimedia notes and web clipper
- 14-day trial on plans
Against
- Basic limits notes or attachments to 10 MB
- Paid plans start at €2.99 per month
- Teams requires at least two users
The verdict
Joplin offers broad platform coverage, offline work, encryption, multimedia notes, and several synchronization choices. Storage limits and paid-plan requirements differ by tier, so the plan details matter for larger files or teams.
Who it suits
Joplin suits people who want encrypted, offline notes across many platforms, including multimedia and web clips. Teams and organizations can use shared notebooks, collaboration, or self-hosted deployment.
Plans and prices
Basic
2 GB storage · 10 MB per note or attachment
Read 28 Sep 2026 · joplinapp.org
Pro
30 GB storage · 200 MB per note or attachment
Read 28 Sep 2026 · joplinapp.org
Pro 100 GB
100 GB storage · 200 MB per note or attachment
Read 28 Sep 2026 · joplinapp.org
Teams
50 GB storage · 200 MB per note or attachment · Minimum 2 users
Read 28 Sep 2026 · joplinapp.org
Joplin Server Business
Self-hosted deployment · Team management · Notebook sharing and collaboration · End-to-end encryption
Read 20 Sep 2026 · joplinapp.org
On the record
- Basic note limit
- Basic allows 10 MB per note or attachment.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Basic storage
- Basic includes 2 GB of storage space.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Cloud data location
- Joplin Cloud data and servers are located in France, Paris.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Education discount
- Students and teachers can receive a 50% discount for one year, renewable while in education.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- End-to-end encryption
- Joplin uses end-to-end encryption to secure notes so only the user can access them.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Trial length
- Plans include a 14-day free trial.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Joplin Cloud,Nextcloud,S3,WebDAV,Dropbox,OneDrive,Local filesystemjoplinapp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Multimedia notes
- Notes support images, videos, PDFs and audio files.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Note sharing
- Joplin Cloud lets users share notes and collaborate with friends, family or colleagues.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Offline access
- Yesjoplinapp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Open-source app
- Joplin is an open source note-taking app.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Starting price
- Paid plans start at 2.99€ per month for Basic.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Pro storage
- Pro includes 30 GB of storage space.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Yesjoplinapp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Self-hosting option
- Joplin Server Business is a self-hosted solution for businesses and organisations.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Share permissions
- Share permissions can make a shared notebook editable or read-only.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Storage limit
- 2joplinapp.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- The app is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, plus a terminal app.joplinapp.org · read 28 Sep 2026
