# Joplin vs Notesnook

| Attribute | Joplin | Notesnook |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 54.8 (27% (low)) | 74.3 (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,"self_hosted":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. | Notesnook is a free, open-source note-taking app that encrypts your notes on your device before storing them, emphasizing user privacy without compromising ease of use or functionality. |
| integrations.count | 6 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Joplin Cloud"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Nextcloud"},{"name":"Chrome"},{"name":"Firefox"}]` | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"IFTTT"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"PK","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":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":"£0/month forever, no card required","features":["Unlimited notes on unlimited devices","End-to-end encryption","Full offline mode","Sync across devices","Export anytime","Web clipper","Reminders","Markdown support"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"notes":"unlimited","devices":"unlimited","max_file_size":"10MB","storage_per_month":"50MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"£1.76/mo or £1.48/mo billed annually (£17.72/yr), includes 14-day free trial","features":["1GB monthly attachment storage","100MB max file size","All free plan features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1.76,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":17.72,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Core features with additional attachment storage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"max_file_size":"100MB","storage_per_month":"1GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£6.20/mo, £5.17/mo billed annually (£62.06/yr), or £4.43/mo equivalent on 5-year prepaid plan (£266.03 total)","features":["10GB monthly attachment storage","1GB max file size","App lock","All Essential features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.2,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":62.06,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":266.03,"period":"5 years","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Enhanced storage and app lock feature","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"max_file_size":"1GB","storage_per_month":"10GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Believer","summary":"£7.97/mo, £6.65/mo billed annually (£79.80/yr), or £5.91/mo equivalent on 5-year prepaid plan (£354.71 total)","features":["25GB monthly attachment storage","5GB max file size","Full quality image uploads","All features unlocked","All Pro features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":7.97,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":79.8,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":354.71,"period":"5 years","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Maximum storage and all features unlocked","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"max_file_size":"5GB","storage_per_month":"25GB"}}],"summary":"Free tier with unlimited notes. Paid plans start at £1.76/mo with additional storage.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notesnook.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:05:29.798Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":1.76,"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":1.76,"currency":"GBP"}` |
| 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 | Notesnook |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-01T17:13:09.683Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*