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Evernote vs Joplin

Side-by-side comparison of two listed Productivity tools — real listing data only, no paid placement.

On record, they differ in: platforms (Evernote 6 official install links found vs Joplin 5 — store/installer links only); unique tags (Evernote 4: #productivity #ai-features #collaboration +1 more vs Joplin 5: #indie #open-source #sync +2 more); category rank (Evernote #6 vs Joplin #18). Same pricing model (Freemium) and category (Productivity). Listing facts only — not a recommendation.

Your second brain for notes, tasks, and schedules

Freemium #note-taking#productivity#ai-features#collaboration#organization

Evernote is a note-taking application that helps users capture and organize ideas, projects, and to-do lists in one place. It offers features like web clipping, advanced search, document scanning, and collaboration tools. The app includes AI-powered capabilities such as transcription, rewriting, text-to-speech, and meeting note taking. Users can access templates, notebooks, spaces, tasks, and calendar integration to streamline workflows.

Published 2026-08-08 · Links checked 2026-09-05

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Open-source note-taking with sync and encryption

Freemium #indie#note-taking#open-source#sync#encryption

Joplin is an open-source note-taking application that lets users capture thoughts and access them securely from any device. It supports multimedia notes, including images, videos, PDFs, and audio, and allows creating math expressions and diagrams. Users can synchronize notes across computers, phones, and tablets using services like Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, and OneDrive, and the app is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Joplin offers end-to-end encryption for note security, and its open format ensures users always have access to their data.

Published 2026-08-08 · Links checked 2026-09-06

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Evernote vs Joplin at a glance

EvernoteJoplin
PricingFreemiumFreemium
CategoryProductivityProductivity
Rank in ProductivityPosition #6 of 77Position #18 of 77
Alternatives listed12 →12 →
Shared tags#note-taking
Unique tags#productivity #ai-features #collaboration #organization#indie #open-source #sync #encryption #cross-platform
PlatformsiOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Chrome extension · Firefox add-oniOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux
Pricing pageNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)Joplin Cloud Plans
Free trialNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)Mentioned on the official pricing page
Source codeNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)github.com/laurent22/joplin
Documentationhelp.evernote.com/Not detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)
CompanyEvernoteNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)
In their own wordsOur note taking app helps you capture and prioritize ideas, projects and to-do lists, so nothing falls through the cracks. Start your free trial today!— official site (homepage description), checked —
Official channelsX (Twitter)LinkedInInstagramFacebookdeclared on evernote.com via schema.org sameAsLinkedInYouTubeBlueskyMastodondeclared on joplinapp.org via homepage link with a matching handle
Official websiteevernote.comjoplinapp.org
Site previewEvernote official site previewJoplin official site preview

Rank = neutral rotation by listing ID, not a quality score · how it works

Only platforms with an official store or installer link are listed; others may exist.

Listing metadata (published, links checked, site check, fact sources)
EvernoteJoplin
Published2026-08-082026-08-08
Links checked2026-09-052026-09-06
Official site checkOnline when last checked (2026-09-05)Online when last checked (2026-09-06)
Facts sourceofficial site · Facts verified 2026-09-18official site · Facts verified 2026-09-18

Evernote is Freemium; Joplin is Freemium. Both are listed in Productivity on ToolDock.

What they have in common: #note-taking

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Frequently asked questions

Is Evernote or Joplin free?

Evernote is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans); Joplin is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans). Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see each official website for current details.

What do Evernote and Joplin have in common?

Both are Productivity tools listed on ToolDock, and they share the tag note-taking.

What are alternatives to Evernote and Joplin?

ToolDock keeps a tag-matched alternatives list for each: see Evernote alternatives and Joplin alternatives.