If you searched "download Joplin app" you're probably coming from Evernote or OneNote and want something that doesn't hold your notes hostage to a subscription. Joplin stores notes as plain Markdown files and syncs them, encrypted, through a storage backend you choose — Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV or your own server — rather than a proprietary cloud tied to the app itself. It's available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, all syncing to the same notebooks.
You Choose Where Your Notes Actually Live
Joplin is open source, and because sync is backend-agnostic, you're never dependent on the developer's own servers staying online; Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV and Nextcloud are all supported sync targets.
End-to-end encryption is optional but built in, so notes can stay unreadable to whichever cloud provider is storing the synced files, which plain Evernote-style tools generally don't offer.
Who ends up using Joplin
People leaving Evernote or OneNote who want Markdown notes that sync without being locked to one company's cloud reach for Joplin.
- Former Evernote users who want notes that aren't locked into one company's cloud
- Privacy-conscious writers who want end-to-end encrypted note sync
- People who want the same notebooks available on desktop, Android and iOS
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about Joplin before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, Joplin is open source, so the installer is free with no trial timer, feature lock, or upsell screen to click past. It's developed and maintained by Laurent Cozic.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
- iOSa recent iOS release installed from the App Store
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Download the app for your desktop or mobile OS below.
- Set up a sync target such as Dropbox or WebDAV.
- Enable end-to-end encryption in settings if you want it.
Joplin: the honest trade-offs
- Sync backend is your choice, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV or Nextcloud
- End-to-end encryption is built in and simple to enable
- Notes stored as plain Markdown files, not a proprietary format
- Interface feels less polished than Evernote's native apps
- Initial sync setup requires more manual configuration than closed cloud tools
This download links to Joplin's official release channel, matching the build published at joplinapp.org.
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Keeping Joplin up to date
Since Joplin is open source, most Linux distributions keep it current through their own package manager. On Windows/macOS, re-running the installer from the official site (or an updater built into the app, if it has one) gets you the latest release. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main Joplin page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Joplin without syncing to any cloud service at all?
Yes, it works fully offline as a local notebook; sync is optional and only needed across multiple devices.
Does Joplin support end-to-end encrypted sync?
Yes, encryption can be enabled so your sync provider only ever stores unreadable encrypted data.
