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    Joplin

    An open-source note-taking and to-do application with synchronization capabilities and end-to-end encryption.

    FRFrance·Founded 2016
    Headquarters
    🇫🇷France
    Data Hosting
    France
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    Joplin key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Laurent Cozic
    Headquarters
    France (FR)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2016
    Data hosting
    France
    Infrastructure
    Joplin Cloud
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Evernote, Microsoft OneNote, Apple Notes, Google Keep

    About Joplin

    Joplin is a comprehensive open-source note-taking application designed to provide a secure alternative to proprietary note-taking services. It allows users to capture thoughts, create multimedia notes including math expressions and diagrams, and manage to-do lists. The application supports a wide range of platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and even offers a terminal-based interface. The service's primary differentiator is its commitment to data sovereignty and privacy. It utilizes End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) to ensure that only the user can access their data. While the app can sync via third-party services like Dropbox and OneDrive, it offers Joplin Cloud, a French-hosted synchronization service that ensures data residency within the European Union and adheres to strict EU privacy laws. The project is highly extensible, offering a plugin API, custom themes, and a web clipper for capturing browser content directly into notes.

    Alternative to

    EvernoteMicrosoft OneNoteApple NotesGoogle Keep

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Joplin Cloud

    Key Features

    Multimedia notes (images, videos, PDFs, audio) landscapes
    Mathematics expressions and diagrams support
    Mobile app camera integration for notes
    Web clipper extension (Chrome and Firefox)
    End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
    Markdown and Rich Text editors
    Plugin and custom theme support
    Note publishing to the internet

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