Joplin vs Zoho Notebook

Joplin8.6Visit Zoho Notebook8.5Visit

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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Zoho Notebook #7 in Note-Taking Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Notebook

• Joplin fits best

  Open-source, privacy-conscious note takers

• Zoho Notebook fits best

  Users wanting free notes with broad integrations

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Side by side

Feature	Joplin 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Notebook 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Note-Taking Apps	#7 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Open-source, privacy-conscious note takers	Users wanting free notes with broad integrations
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, 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, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	7 integrations	17 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Joplin 3/3 · Zoho Notebook 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
Storage limit	2 GB (best)	0.5 GB
Integrations	Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, S3, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, Local filesystem	Samsung Devices, IFTTT, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zapier, Zoho Mail, Zoho Meeting, Zoho Connect, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Projects, Zoho Flow, Zoho Scanner, Integrately, Zoho CRM, Bigin
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	Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
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	Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers
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 →	Zoho Notebook is a cross-platform note-taking app for individuals, students, researchers, and teams. Its card-based structure supports text, checklists, audio, photos, sketches, files, and smart content, while notebooks, tags, collections,… 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

• Zoho Notebook — where it wins

  • Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user
  • Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported
  • Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers

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

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

  Visit JoplinFull verdict →
• Zoho Notebook8.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible free note-taking app with broad platforms, integrations, and content types.

  Visit Zoho NotebookFull verdict →