Joplin vs Amplenote

Joplin8.6Visit Amplenote7.7Visit

Higher score Joplin #6 in Note-Taking Apps 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Joplin

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Amplenote #15 in Note-Taking Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Amplenote

• Joplin fits best

  Open-source, privacy-conscious note takers

• Amplenote fits best

  Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars

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Side by side

Feature	Joplin 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Amplenote 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.7
Ranking	#6 in Note-Taking Apps	#15 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Open-source, privacy-conscious note takers	Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€2.40/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	15 days
Free trial length	14 days	15 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Joplin 3/3 · Amplenote 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension, api
Storage limit	2 GB	Not checked yet
Integrations	Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, S3, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, Local filesystem	Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, Google Drive
Our review
Pros	Open-source, Markdown-based notes with offline-first local access End-to-end encrypted synchronisation and multiple storage options Broad platform coverage with clipping, publishing and plugins	Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options
Cons	Collaboration and publishing features depend on Joplin Cloud Basic limits notes and attachments to 10 MB Advanced storage tiers cost more than the entry plan	Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file
Our verdict	Joplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do application for individuals and teams who want Markdown editing, local access and control over synchronisation. It organises content with notebooks and tags, supports full-text search, and… Read the review →	Amplenote brings notes, Jots, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, Markdown formatting, attachments, sharing, publishing, and AI-powered search into one productivity application. It is aimed at individuals, writers, researchers, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Joplin — where it wins

  • Open-source, Markdown-based notes with offline-first local access
  • End-to-end encrypted synchronisation and multiple storage options
  • Broad platform coverage with clipping, publishing and plugins

  Where it doesn't

  • Collaboration and publishing features depend on Joplin Cloud
  • Basic limits notes and attachments to 10 MB
  • Advanced storage tiers cost more than the entry plan

• Amplenote — where it wins

  • Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms
  • Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing
  • Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers
  • The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file

• Joplin8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A privacy-focused Markdown notebook that works across desktop, mobile and web.

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• Amplenote7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad productivity workspace for connecting notes, tasks, calendars, and linked information.

  Visit AmplenoteFull verdict →