Joplin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to Joplin is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Joplin and many of them are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to Joplin are Standard Notes, Notesnook, Simplenote and Microsoft OneNote.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1089 likes

    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    169 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to Joplin
    Ako Mahmoodi
    Negative
    5

    The free plan doesn't include synchronisation.

    civ4
    Positive
    0

    Works on top of a normal folder, so all data always remains readable even without Obsidian.

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    • Most users think Obsidian is a great Joplin alternative.

    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Joplin.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to Joplin.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     683 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    121 Standard Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Standard Notes as an Alternative to Joplin
    Top Positive Comment
    garrry
    4

    basic features are paywalled and the cost has doubled over the years

    Top Negative Comment
    bentsoft
    4

    folders & themes are paywalled. it only allows for plain text notes in the free plan

    ztdzyvhb
    Positive
    0

    It’s a lot more simple and easy to use. The security is better than Joplin thanks to on-device storage encryption.

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    • Some users think Standard Notes is a great Joplin alternative, some don't.

    • Standard Notes is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Joplin.

    • Standard Notes is the most popular Open Source alternative to Joplin.

    • Standard Notes is Freemium and Open SourceJoplin is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Standard Notes is Security-focused and CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  4. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     175 likes

    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    296 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Joplin.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceJoplin is also Freemium and Open Source
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  6. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     604 likes

    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    114 Simplenote alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Simplenote as an Alternative to Joplin
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Unlike Joplin, this has a web-based version. The Android version is also very lightweight.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    bentsoft
    0

    Good app by itself, but not as comprehensive as Joplin, it's much simpler and lighter

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    • Some users think Simplenote is a great Joplin alternative, some don't.

    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1138 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    140 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to Joplin
    bentsoft
    Negative
    1

    There is little to none markdown support, multi-device sync is awful. Joplin is FOSS and OneNote is owned by Microsoft

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    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft OneNote is a legitimate Joplin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Google Keep icon

    Google Keep

     835 likes

    Google Keep is a multifunctional tool that merges note-taking with browsing, allowing capture of thoughts, checklists, or voice notes, with cross-device synchronization. Features include color-coded notes, voice transcription, geo-fencing, collaboration, cloud storage, and seamless Google integration.

    106 Google Keep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    Comments about Google Keep as an Alternative to Joplin
    sharemind
    Negative
    4

    The notes are not End to end encrypted

    Guest
    Negative
    13

    It's not open source and secure

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Google Keep is neither end-to-end encrypted nor open-source. It also does not respect your privacy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Google Keep is a legitimate Joplin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Google Keep is Free and ProprietaryJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
  10. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

     322 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    101 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about CherryTree as an Alternative to Joplin
    andgregorik
    Positive
    3

    CherryTree has more elaborate hierarchy features and less elaborate to-do features. It is not into cloud-based cross-platform syncing, but makes it up with having a very natural feel on a desktop.

    Farrukh
    Positive
    0

    it does not support MarkDown as so cannot be compared to Joplin. However, it has its own good features.

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    • Most users think CherryTree is a great Joplin alternative.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
    • CherryTree is CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  11. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     111 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    374 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Trilium Notes as an Alternative to Joplin
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Awesome note taking app with E2E encryption only bad thing is another Java/Electron application. Really hard on resources of older devices even if sync is off.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Trilium Notes is a great Joplin alternative.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is CustomizableJoplin is not according to our users
  12. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     103 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    72 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     178 likes

    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    187 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Comments about Turtl as an Alternative to Joplin
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For those without access to their own server, this proves to be a reliable alternative, even though it has roughly the same or even fewer features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Turtl is a great Joplin alternative.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceJoplin is also Freemium and Open Source
  15. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

     96 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    264 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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    Comments about QOwnNotes as an Alternative to Joplin
    carlosvgonzalez
    Positive
    0

    Faster and lighter than all Electron based apps like Joplin and pretty much all the the others, it lacks a little with the web clipper quality compared to Joplin, but the app is updated frequently and will catch up fast, it has way more options and overall features control as well.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    QOwnNote's Nextcloud integration is useful. Most Note taking apps that sync online require a paid online account. Nextcloud can be self hosted.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks QOwnNotes is a great Joplin alternative.

    • QOwnNotes is Free and Open SourceJoplin is Freemium and Open Source
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