Joplin is an open-source note and to-do application with end-to-end encryption and the freedom to sync through whichever backend you prefer, including Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud or WebDAV. A strong option for anyone leaving a proprietary notes app.
Why choose Joplin?
Joplin is an open-source note and to-do application with end-to-end encryption and the freedom to sync through whichever backend you prefer, including Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud or WebDAV. A strong option for anyone leaving a proprietary notes app.
Joplin is open source, so the source code is public, the licence cannot be withdrawn, and no company can move it behind a paywall later. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and it comes from Joplin rather than from a repackager — this page sends you to joplinapp.org, the publisher's own site, so what you install is the authentic signed build.
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Joplin features
- End-to-end encrypted synchronisation
- Sync via Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud or WebDAV
- Markdown notes with attachments
- Web clipper browser extension
How to download and install Joplin on Windows
- Use the official source. The download button on this page opens joplinapp.org, the publisher's own site — that is the safe route. If you would rather we double-check the current link first, ask and we email it. Either way, never take a joplin download from a mirror or a "download manager" portal, which is where bundled adware comes from.
- Pick the build for your system. Joplin runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. On Windows take the 64-bit package unless you are on an old 32-bit installation.
- Run the installer and accept the defaults. Joplin ships no bundled extra software with it, so there is nothing to untick.
- Open it once before you need it. Confirming it launches and sees your files or hardware takes a minute now and saves a problem later.
- Keep it updated. Update from inside the program or from joplinapp.org — update prompts arriving by email or pop-up are not from the publisher.
Downloading Joplin in India
Joplin is the same software worldwide — there is no separate India build, no regional licence and nothing extra to pay. A joplin download in India gets the identical package everyone else receives, straight from joplinapp.org.
We link only to that official source, so a joplin setup download India from this page cannot arrive wrapped in a third-party installer. That matters more than download speed: the adware people blame on "free software" almost always comes from a mirror site, never from the publisher.
Is Joplin really free?
Open Source. Source code is public; free to use, study and modify. You can download and use it without paying, and without creating an account with us.
How to download Joplin safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for joplinapp.org — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic, digitally signed build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering Joplin. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to Joplin
Other free office & productivity software worth comparing before you decide:
LibreOffice
The leading free office suite — a genuine Microsoft Office alternative.
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Apache OpenOffice
The original open-source office suite.
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ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
The office suite with the closest Microsoft Office compatibility.
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WPS Office
Polished, lightweight office suite with a strong mobile version.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Joplin download free?
Yes. Joplin is open-source software — free to download, use and keep, with no paid edition, no trial period and no feature held behind a key.
Is Joplin safe to download?
It is, provided it comes from joplinapp.org — Joplin's own site, which is where the link we send you points. We host no installer of our own and never repackage software. Nearly every "free software gave me a virus" story traces back to a third-party download portal rather than the publisher.
Which platforms does Joplin run on?
Joplin runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. Take the build that matches your operating system; on Windows that means the 64-bit package unless you are running an old 32-bit installation.
Do I need an account to download Joplin?
Not with us — FreeSoftwareX has no accounts, no paywall and no download gate. Ask for the link and we email it to you. Joplin may ask you to register on their own site, which is their choice rather than ours.
What are the best free alternatives to Joplin?
The closest free office & productivity options are LibreOffice, Apache OpenOffice, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors. Each is listed here with its own licence, platforms and features so you can compare them properly rather than guessing.
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