Joplin
Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through a self hosted Nextcloud instance or similar (alternative to Evernote).
- GitHub stars
- 56,706
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v3.7.21
25 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
2,062 commits
Replaces
Paid products Joplin can stand in for.
How to self-host Joplin
Joplin runs on Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Joplin free?
Yes. Joplin is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Joplin?
Yes. Joplin runs on Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Joplin replace?
People use Joplin instead of Apple Notes, Evernote, Microsoft OneNote or Google Keep.
Is Joplin still maintained?
The last change to Joplin's code was on 12 October 2026, with 2062 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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