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Evernote vs. Joplin

Considering a switch from Evernote to the open-source Joplin? Here is a side-by-side comparison based on GitHub community data to help you decide. Evernote has 3 open-source alternatives in total in the Productivity & Notes category - Joplin is the most starred.

CriteriaEvernoteJoplin
Pricing modelPaid / Monthly Fees100% Free / Self-Hosted
Data ControlThird-party ServersFull Ownership & Privacy
LicenseProprietaryNOASSERTION
GitHub Stars-55,772
Last commit-Unknown

About Joplin

Joplin is a cross-platform, open-source note-taking application that allows users to store and sync their notes across devices while prioritizing their privacy through end-to-end encryption and secure data storage. As a free and customizable alternative to Evernote, Joplin offers users more control and transparency over their note-taking experience without compromising on features or functionality.

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Joplin isn't the only option - Evernote has 2 other open-source alternatives worth checking out.

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