Joplin

Open-source note-taking app with Markdown notes, notebooks and end-to-end encrypted sync on desktop, mobile and terminal.

Open source

Active

ENEX: opens only, partial fidelity. Imports ENEX with notebooks, tags and attachments; ENEX export is not listed in the docs
HTML: opens and saves, partial fidelity. HTML export works; HTML import is the fallback when ENEX loses formatting

This replaces Evernote

Facts

Made by: Laurent Cozic
Website: joplinapp.org
License: License: Open sourceAGPL-3.0-or-later
Pricing: Free tier with paid plansThe apps are free with no limits. Joplin Cloud sync and sharing is a paid service; Dropbox and OneDrive sync work without it.
Platforms: Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
Command line
Self-hostable: Yes
Works offline: Yes
Account required: No
Maturity: Stable
Source code: github: laurent22/joplin
Maintenance: Status: ActiveLast commit Oct 8, 2026

Evernote
Top pick. Best for an open-source move with ENEX import.
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Checked	Last commit	Latest release	Stars	State
Oct 8, 2026	Oct 8, 2026	v3.7.21	56,631	Open

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