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Joplin vs Notion
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+5
Joplin combines offline notes, multiple sync options, and end-to-end encryption. Its paid plans set storage and file-size limits, so check those against the material you plan to keep.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Notion brings notes, databases, collaboration, and search features into a cloud workspace. Review the Free plan's file, block, and guest limits before choosing it for a team.
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| Joplin | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: €2.99 a month | Plus: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | joplinapp.org | notion.com |
| On note-taking apps | #10 of 216 | #6 of 216 |
Joplin: what it does well
- Notes support images, videos, PDFs, and audio.
- Offline access is supported.
- Shared notebooks can be editable or read-only.
- Plans include a 14-day free trial.
What to know first
- Basic storage is limited to 2 GB.
- Basic notes and attachments are limited to 10 MB each.
- Teams has a two-user minimum.
Notion: what it does well
- Supports offline access and real-time collaboration.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, and others.
- Supports semantic search and version history.
- Yearly payment saves up to 20%.
What to know first
- Free uploads are limited to 5 MB per file.
- Multi-member Free workspaces have a block limit.
- Free limits external guests to 10.
- Free AI capabilities and Notion AI are trials.
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