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Head-to-head · Secure Notes Apps

Joplin vs Notesnook

  • 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
Notesnook #3 in Secure Notes Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Notesnook

Joplin leads on 0 checks, Notesnook on 0, and 3 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 trialboth

Joplin scores higher on our rubric for secure notes apps: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Joplin is the better fit for broad, low-cost encrypted notes across platforms. Notesnook is the better fit for affordable encrypted notes with integrations.

  • Joplin fits best

    Broad, low-cost encrypted notes across platforms

  • Notesnook fits best

    Affordable encrypted notes with integrations

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Side by side

Feature Joplin 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Notesnook 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #1 in Secure Notes Apps #3 in Secure Notes Apps
Best for Broad, low-cost encrypted notes across platforms Affordable encrypted notes with integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €2.40/mo $1.67/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Community
Compliance GDPR, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Joplin 2/3 · Notesnook 2/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Open source ✓ ✓
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 web, 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
  • End-to-end encryption is performed on the user's device.
  • Works offline and synchronizes when connectivity returns.
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, imports, publishing and integrations.
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
  • Storage is allocated by paid tier: 1 GB, 10 GB or 25 GB per month.
  • Full-quality images and full offline mode require Essential or higher.
  • Monthly and yearly trials require a payment method.
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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Notesnook is a privacy-focused note-taking application for individuals who want encrypted notes across computers, phones and browsers. It combines device-side end-to-end encryption with notebooks, nested organization, tags, colors,…

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  1. JoplinSecure Notes Apps 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. NotesnookSecure Notes Apps 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Notesnook — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption is performed on the user's device.
    • Works offline and synchronizes when connectivity returns.
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, imports, publishing and integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Storage is allocated by paid tier: 1 GB, 10 GB or 25 GB per month.
    • Full-quality images and full offline mode require Essential or higher.
    • Monthly and yearly trials require a payment method.
  • Joplin9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit JoplinFull verdict →
  • Notesnook8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost encrypted notes app with broad platform coverage and useful integrations.

    Visit NotesnookFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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