# Joplin

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/joplin
- **Category:** Note Taking
- **Homepage:** https://joplinapp.org
- **Also known as:** joplin
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-15T21:14:33.293Z

## vioscaleAI score

**54.3 / 100**, confidence 38% (low). Computed 2026-10-15.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 67.1 | 0.07 | 4.7 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 89.7 | 0.026 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| integrations | 28.8 | 0.079 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| dependent_projects | 31.3 | 0.063 | 2 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 63.1 | 0.094 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 96.7 | 0.052 | 5 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 5 | 0.063 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 48 | 0.042 | 2 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-20, [verify at source](https://joplinapp.org). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

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.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI, iOS, macOS, Linux, Android, Windows
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS, Hybrid, Self-hosted

## Integrations (10)

_Independently observed._

- Joplin Cloud
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- Nextcloud
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Web Clipper — browser (native, inbound)
- pCloud (native, bi-directional)
- WebDAV (native, bi-directional)
- Joplin Server (native, bi-directional)

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Note Taking. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **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 | - |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v3.7.21](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.21) | 2026-09-25 | stable |
| [v3.7.18](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.18) | 2026-09-11 | stable |
| [v3.7.16](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.16) | 2026-09-06 | stable |
| [v3.7.14](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.14) | 2026-08-30 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.13](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.13) | 2026-08-28 | prerelease |
| [v3.6.16](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.16) | 2026-08-20 | stable |
| [v3.7.12](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.12) | 2026-08-18 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.10](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.10) | 2026-07-28 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.9](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.9) | 2026-07-14 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.8](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.8) | 2026-07-13 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.6](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.6) | 2026-06-24 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.4](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.4) | 2026-06-24 | prerelease |
| [v3.7.3](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.7.3) | 2026-06-23 | prerelease |
| [v3.6.15](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.15) | 2026-06-20 | stable |
| [v3.6.14](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v3.6.14) | 2026-05-19 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40joplin%2Ftools&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is Joplin?

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](https://joplinapp.org)._

### Is Joplin free to use?

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](https://joplinapp.org)._

### What platforms does Joplin support?

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](https://joplinapp.org)._

### Can Joplin be self-hosted?

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](https://joplinapp.org)._

### What does Joplin integrate with?

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](https://joplinapp.org)._

### What security certifications does Joplin have?

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](https://joplinapp.org)._

### Where is Joplin available?

Joplin is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in France.

_Source: [https://joplinapp.org](https://joplinapp.org)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### market

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-10-15 | 75% (high) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-10-15 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-10-15 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-10-15 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-09-14 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.gdpr | yes | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-10-15 | 60% (medium) |
| security.scorecard | 4.8 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/laurent22/joplin) | 2026-10-15 | 90% (high) |
| 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}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40joplin%2Ftools&per_page=100) | 2026-10-15 | 90% (high) |

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 9 | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-10-15 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | [link](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/pulse) | 2026-10-15 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 56,750 | [link](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) | 2026-10-15 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 74 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Flaurent22%2Fjoplin) | 2026-10-15 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | TypeScript | [link](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) | 2026-10-15 | 90% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 6 | [link](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases) | 2026-10-15 | 70% (medium) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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}]` | [link](https://joplinapp.org) | 2026-09-10 | 62% (medium) |

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