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Joplin vs Obsidian

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

On record, they differ in: platforms (Joplin 5 official install links found vs Obsidian 7 — store/installer links only); unique tags (Joplin 6: #indie #note-taking #open-source +3 more vs Obsidian 3: #notes #markdown #knowledge-graph); category rank (Joplin #18 vs Obsidian #19). Same pricing model (Freemium) and category (Productivity). Listing facts only — not a recommendation.

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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Joplin vs Obsidian at a glance

JoplinObsidian
PricingFreemiumFreemium
CategoryProductivityProductivity
Rank in ProductivityPosition #18 of 77Position #19 of 77
Alternatives listed12 →12 →
Shared tagsnone
Unique tags#indie #note-taking #open-source #sync #encryption #cross-platform#notes #markdown #knowledge-graph
PlatformsiOS · Android · macOS · Windows · LinuxiOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux · Chrome extension · Firefox add-on
Pricing pageJoplin Cloud PlansOfficial pricing page
Free trialMentioned on the official pricing pageNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-16)
Source codegithub.com/laurent22/joplinNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-16)
DocumentationNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)docs.obsidian.md/
In their own words—The free and flexible app for your private thoughts.— official site (homepage description), checked
Official channelsLinkedInYouTubeBlueskyMastodondeclared on joplinapp.org via homepage link with a matching handleGitHubThreadsBlueskyMastodondeclared on obsidian.md via homepage link with a matching handle / rel=me
Official websitejoplinapp.orgobsidian.md
Site previewJoplin official site previewObsidian 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)
JoplinObsidian
Published2026-08-082026-08-06
Links checked2026-09-062026-09-14
Official site checkOnline when last checked (2026-09-06)Online when last checked (2026-09-14)
Facts sourceofficial site · Facts verified 2026-09-18official site · Facts verified 2026-09-16

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Joplin or Obsidian free?

Joplin is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans); Obsidian 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 Joplin and Obsidian have in common?

Both are Productivity tools listed on ToolDock.

What are alternatives to Joplin and Obsidian?

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