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Head-to-head · Secure Notes Apps

Joplin vs Anytype

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Joplin #1 in Secure Notes Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Joplin
Anytype #7 in Secure Notes Apps 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Anytype

Joplin leads on 1 check, Anytype on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJoplin · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Joplin
  • Most featuresJoplin · 2 of 3

Joplin scores higher on our rubric for secure notes apps: 9.2 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Joplin offers open source; Anytype doesn't.

Joplin is the better fit for broad, low-cost encrypted notes across platforms. Anytype is the better fit for encrypted collaborative knowledge management.

  • Joplin fits best

    Broad, low-cost encrypted notes across platforms

  • Anytype fits best

    Encrypted collaborative knowledge management

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Side by side

Feature Joplin 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Anytype 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.2
Ranking #1 in Secure Notes Apps #7 in Secure Notes Apps
Best for Broad, low-cost encrypted notes across platforms Encrypted collaborative knowledge management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €2.40/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Joplin 2/3 · Anytype 1/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Open source ✓ (best) —
File attachments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Encryption model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source app with offline-first local storage
  • End-to-end encrypted sync with several storage integrations
  • Broad platform coverage, attachments, sharing, and Markdown support
  • Offline-first access with peer-to-peer synchronization
  • Encrypted real-time collaboration in shared spaces
  • Broad organization tools across desktop and mobile platforms
Cons
  • Basic limits storage to 2 GB and attachments to 10 MB
  • Advanced sharing and collaboration require Joplin Cloud
  • Some features, including AI tools, are optional Cloud capabilities
  • Paid model makes tier value harder to assess
  • Broad scope may exceed simple note-taking needs
  • Not open source
Our verdict

Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking and to-do application for individuals and teams. Its offline-first design stores notes locally and supports Markdown, notebooks, tags, full-text search, and attachments such as images, videos,…

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Anytype is a local-first workspace for creating and organizing notes, long-form documents, tasks, bookmarks, databases, and related knowledge. It is designed for individuals, families, creators, researchers, and teams that want structured…

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  1. JoplinSecure Notes Apps 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. AnytypeSecure Notes Apps 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Joplin — where it wins

    • Free, open-source app with offline-first local storage
    • End-to-end encrypted sync with several storage integrations
    • Broad platform coverage, attachments, sharing, and Markdown support

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits storage to 2 GB and attachments to 10 MB
    • Advanced sharing and collaboration require Joplin Cloud
    • Some features, including AI tools, are optional Cloud capabilities

  • Anytype — where it wins

    • Offline-first access with peer-to-peer synchronization
    • Encrypted real-time collaboration in shared spaces
    • Broad organization tools across desktop and mobile platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid model makes tier value harder to assess
    • Broad scope may exceed simple note-taking needs
    • Not open source
  • Joplin9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible, low-cost choice for encrypted notes across desktop, mobile, and web.

    Visit JoplinFull verdict →
  • Anytype8.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad, privacy-focused workspace for structured knowledge and encrypted teamwork.

    Visit AnytypeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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