Notion vs Joplin

Notion9.2Visit Joplin8.6Visit

Higher score Notion #2 in Note-Taking Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Notion

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

• Notion fits best

  Collaborative notes and knowledge bases

• Joplin fits best

  Open-source, privacy-conscious note takers

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Side by side

Feature	Notion 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Joplin 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Note-Taking Apps	#6 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Collaborative notes and knowledge bases	Open-source, privacy-conscious note takers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	€2.40/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Notion 3/3 · Joplin 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API
Storage limit	Not checked yet	2 GB
Integrations	Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, Microsoft Teams	Joplin Cloud, Nextcloud, S3, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, Local filesystem
Our review
Pros	Combines rich-text notes, linked pages, wikis, and databases with multiple views. Supports real-time collaboration, page sharing, and offline editing in supported apps. Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.	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
Cons	Unlimited pages and blocks, file uploads, and page history require a paid Plus plan. Offline reading and editing are limited to supported apps. Its broad mix of notes, databases, and workspace tools may be more than a notes-only need.	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
Our verdict	Notion brings notes, documents, wikis, databases, and project pages into a shared workspace. Individuals can organize information in linked pages, while teams can share pages and edit together in real time. Its block-based editor and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Notion — where it wins

  • Combines rich-text notes, linked pages, wikis, and databases with multiple views.
  • Supports real-time collaboration, page sharing, and offline editing in supported apps.
  • Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

  Where it doesn't

  • Unlimited pages and blocks, file uploads, and page history require a paid Plus plan.
  • Offline reading and editing are limited to supported apps.
  • Its broad mix of notes, databases, and workspace tools may be more than a notes-only need.

• 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

• Notion9.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible workspace for teams that want notes and knowledge bases alongside databases and collaboration.

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

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

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