# Joplin vs Notesnook

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Notesnook

| Attribute | Joplin | Notesnook |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.3 (38% (low)) | 62.9 (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":"Notesnook is a privacy-focused note-taking platform that encrypts all notes by default and offers syncing across multiple devices. The free tier allows unlimited notes with a 50MB monthly attachment quota, while paid plans provide increased storage capacity. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","question":"What is Notesnook?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Notesnook offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £1.76 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","question":"Is Notesnook free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Notesnook supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Notesnook support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Notesnook can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","question":"Can Notesnook be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Notesnook is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","question":"Where is Notesnook available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":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. | Notesnook is a privacy-focused note-taking platform that encrypts all notes by default and offers syncing across multiple devices. The free tier allows unlimited notes with a 50MB monthly attachment quota, while paid plans provide increased storage capacity. |
| 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","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","end_to_end_encryption_e2ee":true,"browser_extension_web_page_clipping":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 3 |
| 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":"Zapier"},{"name":"IFTTT"},{"name":"Gmail","native":false,"category":"email","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://joplinapp.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:18:05.056Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever, no card required","features":["Unlimited notes","Unlimited devices","End-to-end encryption","Offline mode","Note export"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Unlimited notes on unlimited devices with end-to-end encryption","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"50MB/month","file_size":"10MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"£1.80/month or £18.08/year (14-day free trial)","features":["All Free features","1GB/month attachment storage","100MB max file size","14-day free trial"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1.8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":18.08,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Core note-taking features with additional storage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1GB/month","file_size":"100MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£6.32/month, £63.34/year, or £271.44 for 5-year prepaid","features":["All Essential features","10GB/month attachment storage","1GB max file size","App lock","Full quality images"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.32,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":63.34,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":271.44,"currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Enhanced storage and exclusive features for power users","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"10GB/month","file_size":"1GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Believer","summary":"£8.14/month, £81.43/year, or £361.93 for 5-year prepaid","features":["All Pro features","25GB/month attachment storage","5GB max file size","All current and future features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8.14,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":81.43,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":361.93,"currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Complete access to all features with maximum storage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"25GB/month","file_size":"5GB"}}],"summary":"Free tier with unlimited notes (50MB/month storage). Paid plans starting at £1.80/month (Essential) up to £8.14/month (Believer), with annual and 5-year prepaid options. 14-day free trial on paid monthly and annual plans.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T13:53:33.263Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":1.8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":1.8,"currency":"GBP"}` |
| 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 | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.8 | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://notesnook.com/blog/tag/security |
| 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 | Notesnook |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Native desktop mobile | Cloud saas |
| 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 2026-10-16T23:24:29.257Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*