Joplin

by Joplin project · Notes & study

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source notes and to-do app with end-to-end encrypted sync.

Official download from joplinapp.org (opens in a new tab)

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Overview

What is Joplin?

Joplin keeps notes in Markdown, organises them in notebooks and syncs through Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud or Joplin Cloud with optional end-to-end encryption.

Key features

  • Markdown notes and to-dos
  • End-to-end encrypted sync
  • Web clipper
  • Evernote import

Best for

  • Evernote refugees
  • Private, encrypted notes
  • Syncing notes through your own cloud

Install

How to install Joplin

  1. 1Open the official Joplin download page on joplinapp.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Joplin.Joplin -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask joplin

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub net.cozic.joplin_desktop

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Joplin safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on joplinapp.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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FAQ

Joplin questions

Where can I download Joplin safely?

Download Joplin only from Joplin project's official site at joplinapp.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Joplin free?

Yes. Joplin is open-source software and free to use.

Does Joplin work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Joplin is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Joplin project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Joplin from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Joplin.Joplin -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask joplin); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub net.cozic.joplin_desktop). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Joplin?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full notes & study list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.