Notes & ideas
Joplin
An open-source notebook for Markdown journals and media archives.
A good fit for
For a journal stored locally with a choice of sync providers.
Keep in mind
Sync encryption needs configuration; journal-specific workflows take setup.
What’s inside
From the app’s documentationExplore all 18 features
Availability can depend on your plan or device. “Not verified” means we haven’t established whether the feature is supported.
Write & reflect
Written entriesAvailable
Rich text and Markdown editors.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Photo attachmentsAvailable
Images and mobile photo capture.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Audio recordingHas conditions
Audio file attachments; in-app recording not verified.
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
Voice to textNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Prompts & templatesNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Mood trackingNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
RemindersNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
AI reflectionNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Organize & take it with you
Search & organizationAvailable
Device syncAvailable
Optional sync via Joplin Cloud, Dropbox and other services.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Export / portable filesAvailable
Import / migrationAvailable
IntegrationsAvailable
Plugins, extension API and browser clipper.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Privacy & access
Local storage optionAvailable
End-to-end encryptionHas conditions
Optional end-to-end encryption for synchronization.
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
App lockNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
No AI training policyNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Free writingAvailable
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A closer look
What people reportNot reviewed yet
We haven’t reviewed independent user experiences for this profile yet. Manufacturer testimonials aren’t counted as independent reviews.
What we’re still checking
- Check journal templates, encryption setup and attachment export round trips.
Device availability doesn’t guarantee identical features. Check OS and language requirements before you choose.
Sources & review notes3 sources
Our recommendations interpret the sources below. These are source reviews, not hands-on product tests.
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Joplin · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Official documentation inspected; availability remains plan- and release-dependent.
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Joplin · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Official product description inspected; testimonials and health-effect claims excluded.
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Joplin · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Official documentation inspected; availability remains plan- and release-dependent.
Sources checked 2026-09-09. Based on research, not hands-on testing. How we compare apps
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