Apps
Joplin
Offline-capable notes with multiple user-chosen synchronization targets.
NotesMarkdownOfflineself-hostable
Hastat's editorial rationale
Local notebooks work offline, while sync can target user-chosen or self-hosted storage.
Best for: Offline notes with a choice of hosted or self-hosted sync targets.
Project links and facts
Concise facts reviewed on the date shown, not a score or security audit.
- Maintenance
- Currently maintained through active official project channels.
- Where data lives
- A local application database, plus an optional chosen sync target.
- Vendor account
- No vendor account is required for local use; some sync providers require their own account.
- Offline or local use
- Notes remain available and editable offline.
- Telemetry
- Crash and usage reporting depend on client settings and build; review settings before use.
- License
- GNU AGPL v3 open-source license.
- Pricing model
- Apps are free; Joplin Cloud is an optional paid service.
- Export or exit path
- Exports JEX archives, Markdown, HTML, PDF, and other formats.
- Important limitation
- Reliable multi-device use requires selecting and maintaining a sync setup.
- Review date
This is an editorial review of practical control facts, not a score, badge total, or security audit.