Joplin

Joplin is a local-first note-taking system that gives users a high degree of control and can be made very privacy-friendly with the right setup.

• Local storage and open formats give users strong ownership of their data.
• Sync is flexible, so privacy depends partly on the backend a user chooses.
• End-to-end encryption is available and mature.
• Lock-in is low because data is portable and not trapped in a proprietary database.
• The trade-off is a less polished experience than some SaaS note tools.
• Security and privacy outcomes depend partly on user configuration choices.