# Joplin vs Notability

| Attribute | Joplin | Notability |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 54.8 (27% (low)) | 73.1 (26% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 74 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 56,114 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| integrations.count | 6 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Joplin Cloud"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Nextcloud"},{"name":"Chrome"},{"name":"Firefox"}]` | `[{"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,"web":true,"android":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","summary":"Free","features":["All editing tools & content","Add PDFs and docs directly into notes","7-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic note-taking for everyday use","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"notes":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$11.99/year (on sale from $14.99)","features":["Everything in Starter","Unlimited notes","Third party backups (iOS only)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited notes with cloud backup","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$15.99 (on sale from $19.99; billing period unspecified)","features":["Everything in Lite","AI-powered study features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited notes with AI learning features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$79.99 (on sale from $99.99; billing period unspecified)","features":["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,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced AI-powered learning and productivity tools","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$60/user/year","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","Record & transcribe audio","Search & convert handwriting to text"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":60,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Team collaboration with centralized administration","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business Pro","summary":"$180 (billing period unspecified)","features":["Everything in Business","Unlimited transcription & AI-powered summaries in real time","Chat with your notes for explanations","Audit Log","Intune MAM (Mobile Application Management) integration"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":180,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Team collaboration with advanced AI capabilities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Custom payment terms","Dedicated support","Control & flexibility"],"description":"Custom terms for unique team requirements","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Paid plans from $11.99/year (Lite) to $79.99 (Pro; period unspecified). Business plans from $60/user/year.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notability.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:53:56.211Z","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 |
| release.cadence_days | 4 | - |
| release.history | `[{"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"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.7","date":"2026-04-05T15:21:11Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.6.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.6","date":"2026-03-17T10:44:55Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.6.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.4","date":"2026-03-07T17:19:55Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.6.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.3","date":"2026-03-02T18:21:09Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.6.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.5.13","date":"2026-02-25T21:19:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.13"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:13:36.859Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*