# Joplin vs Notability

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Notability

| Attribute | Joplin | Notability |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.3 (38% (low)) | 63.6 (39% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 74 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 56,750 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free and open-source note-taking application that allows users to create, organize, and synchronize notes across devices while maintaining privacy through encryption. Supports multiple media types, web clipping, and integrates with various cloud storage services. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"What is Joplin?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Joplin is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"Is Joplin free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Joplin supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"What platforms does Joplin support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Joplin can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"Can Joplin be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Joplin, including Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, Chrome and Firefox. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"What does Joplin integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Joplin. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Joplin not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"What security certifications does Joplin have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Joplin is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in France.","source":"https://joplinapp.org","question":"Where is Joplin available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Note-taking application that combines handwritten notes, live audio transcription, and AI-powered features like quizzes, flashcards, and note analysis to support learning and productivity across devices. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://notability.com/pricing","question":"What is Notability?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Notability offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $11.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://notability.com/pricing","question":"Is Notability free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Notability. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://notability.com","question":"What platforms does Notability support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Notability, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://notability.com","question":"Can Notability be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Notability. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Notability not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://notability.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Notability have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A privacy-focused note-taking app that lets you capture, organize, and sync notes across devices with end-to-end encryption. It supports various media types, works offline-first, and can synchronize with multiple cloud services. | A note-taking platform combining traditional note-taking with PDF markup, audio lecture recording, and AI capabilities including transcription, summaries, and interactive learning tools. Designed for individual learners and team collaboration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"native_desktop_mobile","end_to_end_encryption_e2ee":true,"browser_extension_web_page_clipping":true,"nested_folders_and_tagging_hierarchy":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","pdf_document_annotation":true,"audio_recording_and_dictation":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":true,"stylus_handwriting_and_sketching_support":true,"ocr_optical_character_recognition_scanning":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Joplin Cloud"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Nextcloud"},{"name":"Chrome"},{"name":"Firefox"},{"name":"Web Clipper","native":true,"category":"browser","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"pCloud","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"WebDAV","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Joplin Server","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Intune MAM"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://joplinapp.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:18:05.056Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","features":["All editing tools & content","Add PDFs and docs directly into your notes","Access to 20,000+ note-taking templates","7-day version history"],"description":"For everyday note-takers who want reliability.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$11.99/yr (regular $14.99/yr)","features":["Unlimited notes","Third party backups (iOS only)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For note-takers who want unlimited notes and reliable backups.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$15.99/yr (regular $19.99/yr)","features":["YouTube link-to-note conversions with transcripts & summaries (limited)","AI-powered quizzes & flashcards (limited)","Audio transcription (limited)","30-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For people who want faster note-taking with AI help.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$79.99/yr (regular $99.99/yr)","features":["Unlimited transcription & AI-powered summaries in real time","Unlimited YouTube link-to-note conversions with transcripts & summaries","Unlimited quizzes & flashcards","Unlimited live audio transcriptions","Chat with your notes for explanations & quicker learning","90-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For people who want the most advanced AI study & productivity tools.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Unlimited note-taking and PDF annotation","Centralized user admin and billing","Admin-based feature controls","Shared note libraries for real-time team collaboration","AI-powered summaries (limited)","Search & convert handwriting to text"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":60,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses that share notes and documents.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business Pro","features":["Chat with your notes for explanations","Audit Log","Intune MAM (Mobile Application Management) integration"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":180,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses that want to enhance their work with AI.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom Contract","features":["Custom payment terms","Dedicated support","Control & flexibility"],"description":"For teams that have unique needs and the flexibility to work their way.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier; $11.99–$99.99/yr for individuals; $60–$180/yr per user for teams","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notability.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T21:34:10.713Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":11.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.21","date":"2026-09-25T21:31:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.21"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.18","date":"2026-09-11T17:47:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.16","date":"2026-09-06T09:17:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.14","date":"2026-08-30T13:12:04Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.13","date":"2026-08-28T21:31:31Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.16","date":"2026-08-20T19:26:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.12","date":"2026-08-18T10:21:48Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.10","date":"2026-07-28T16:50:54Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.9","date":"2026-07-14T10:21:16Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.8","date":"2026-07-13T19:11:22Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.6","date":"2026-06-24T22:10:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.4","date":"2026-06-24T12:55:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.3","date":"2026-06-23T04:54:15Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.15","date":"2026-06-20T11:04:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.14","date":"2026-05-19T22:12:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.13","date":"2026-05-12T11:16:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.1","date":"2026-05-11T13:57:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.11","date":"2026-05-08T14:28:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.10","date":"2026-04-25T07:58:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.6.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.8","date":"2026-04-07T07:28:36Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.6.8"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.8 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40joplin%2Ftools&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Note Taking)

| Capability | Joplin | Notability |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Native desktop mobile | - |
| Offline mode editing without internet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser extension web page clipping | ✓ | - |
| OCR optical character recognition scanning | - | ✓ |
| Stylus handwriting and sketching support | - | ✓ |
| Audio recording and dictation | - | ✓ |
| End to end encryption e2ee | ✓ | - |
| PDF document annotation | - | ✓ |
| Nested folders and tagging hierarchy | ✓ | - |
| Siri google assistant voice memo sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T23:26:32.077Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*