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Joplin is an open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, multi-device sync, Markdown support, plugin ecosystem. Joplin Server is the self-hosted sync backend for Joplin's desktop + mobile clients. Direct alternative to Evernote / Notion with privacy guarantees.
Joplin is an open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, multi-device sync, Markdown support, plugin ecosystem. Joplin Server is the self-hosted sync backend for Joplin's desktop + mobile clients. Direct alternative to Evernote / Notion with privacy guarantees.
For note-takers who refuse to put their thoughts on Evernote's servers, Joplin self-hosted is the answer.
Concrete scenarios where teams pick Joplin Server over the SaaS alternative.
Markdown notes synced across devices
long-form notes with attachments
E2EE for sensitive content
desktop + mobile + tablet
browser extension to save articles
If your team profile matches one of these, Joplin Server is a strong fit out of the box.
managing notes across devices
rejecting Evernote / Notion
organizing reading + notes
drafting in Markdown across devices
running personal infrastructure for productivity
When evaluating self-hosted options for this category, here are the dimensions on which Joplin Server consistently lands above the alternatives.
The stack you'll plug Joplin Server into — services, protocols, and adjacent apps in the BluixApps catalog.
joplin/server:3 (release-tagged)Operational guidance from running this in production — what to do before you scale, what to lock down, what surprises people.
postgres:17-alpine · joplin/server:3.7.1