Open source
memrynote Yes
Joplin Yes
Joplin alternative
The open-source Joplin alternative with tasks, a calendar & a journal built in.
memrynote is a local-first, open-source alternative to Joplin that shares the same core ethos — Markdown notes, end-to-end encryption, and full offline access — while adding a built-in task manager, calendar, and daily journal in one cohesive app. Like Joplin, every note is written in Markdown and sync is zero-knowledge encrypted; unlike Joplin, tasks, a Kanban board, a calendar view, and a daily journal are first-class features rather than gaps you fill with plugins or separate tools. Notes live as plain .md files in a folder you choose, readable in any editor or version-control system. memrynote runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, requires no account for local use, and is free forever for a single local vault, with optional end-to-end encrypted sync.
memrynote vs Joplin
End-to-end encrypted sync
memrynote Yes
Joplin Yes
Notes as plain .md files in your own folder
memrynote Yes
Joplin Partial
Built-in tasks (projects, Kanban, subtasks)
memrynote Yes
Joplin Partial
Built-in calendar view
memrynote Yes
Joplin No
Daily journal
memrynote Yes
Joplin No
Inbox & quick capture
memrynote Yes
Joplin Partial
Mobile apps (Android & iOS)
memrynote No
Joplin Yes
Sync to Dropbox, WebDAV, or own server
memrynote No
Joplin Yes
Comparison reflects each app’s native, out-of-the-box features as of mid-2026. Competitors may cover some rows through paid add-ons or third-party plugins.
One cohesive workspace
Tasks, Kanban, a calendar, and a daily journal are built in — not gaps you patch with plugins or separate apps.
Your files, your folder
Notes are plain .md files in a folder you choose. Read them in any editor, grep them in a terminal, or version-control them with no export step.
Same open, encrypted core
Both apps are open source with zero-knowledge encrypted sync. memrynote adds a modern editor and a unified task-and-calendar layer.
Desktop-first, cross-platform
A polished native app for macOS, Windows, and Linux — no account required, fully offline from day one.
Is memrynote a good Joplin alternative?
Yes. If you use Joplin for its open-source, end-to-end-encrypted Markdown workflow but wish tasks, a calendar, and a daily journal were built in, memrynote is a strong fit. Both apps store notes as Markdown, need no cloud account for local use, and encrypt sync with zero-knowledge keys. memrynote consolidates what Joplin handles through plugins and external tools into one cohesive workspace, with a modern editor and plain .md files in a vault folder you own.
Does memrynote replace Joplin’s web clipper?
memrynote ships a built-in inbox with web clipping, voice capture, PDF extraction, and optional AI-assisted filing. The browser extension clips full pages, selections, or screenshots straight into your inbox queue, where you can file them as notes or tasks, tag them, and search them alongside everything else. Joplin’s clipper is mature and reliable; memrynote’s inbox is the equivalent integrated feature, with extra capture modes.
Can I migrate my Joplin notes to memrynote?
Yes, in three steps. In Joplin, choose File → Export all → MD - Markdown + Front Matter; this produces a folder of .md files plus a resources subfolder. Copy that folder anywhere on your computer. Then open memrynote, choose Open vault, and select the folder — your notes, titles, tags, and attachments are read from the plain files immediately. No dedicated importer is needed.
How does memrynote sync compare to Joplin’s?
Joplin can sync to Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, or any WebDAV server — a broader set of backends than memrynote offers. memrynote provides its own end-to-end encrypted cloud rather than delegating to third-party storage. Both encrypt on the device before upload, so the server holds only ciphertext. If you must sync to your own Dropbox or self-hosted server, Joplin is the better fit today.
Pricing: memrynote vs Joplin
memrynote
Free, local-first forever. Encrypted sync from $5/mo.
Joplin
App is free and open source; Joplin Cloud from ~€3/mo (as of mid-2026).
Switch from Joplin
- 1
In Joplin, choose File → Export all → MD - Markdown + Front Matter; Joplin writes each note as a .md file and copies attachments into a resources subfolder.
- 2
Copy the exported folder to wherever you want your memrynote vault to live.
- 3
In memrynote, choose Open vault and select that folder — notes, titles, tags, and attachments are read from the plain .md files immediately.
Joplin alternative FAQ
Is Joplin free?
The Joplin app is free and open source on desktop and mobile, and sync is free if you use your own Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, or filesystem. Joplin Cloud, the managed service, has paid tiers from ~€3/mo as of mid-2026.
Does Joplin have end-to-end encryption?
Yes. Joplin supports end-to-end encryption across all sync backends, enabled by a master password on each device. The sync server stores only ciphertext. memrynote is also end-to-end encrypted with zero-knowledge keys.
Does Joplin have mobile apps?
Yes. Joplin has official Android and iOS apps that support the same sync backends as desktop. This is a real advantage over memrynote, which is desktop-only (macOS, Windows, Linux) as of mid-2026.
Does memrynote have built-in task management Joplin lacks?
Yes. Joplin supports basic to-do items with due dates and alarms, but no projects, Kanban boards, subtasks, or recurring tasks. memrynote ships a full task-and-project workflow alongside your notes, calendar, and journal.
Make the switch.
Notes, tasks, calendar, and journal in one local-first app — private by design, open at heart.