Joplin
US alternative: EvernoteJoplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do application with synchronization, Markdown support, and end-to-end encryption.
Overview
Joplin lets individuals capture notes, notebooks, attachments, and tasks across desktop and mobile applications. The product supports Markdown, web clipping, synchronization with multiple providers, and optional end-to-end encryption. Joplin Cloud adds hosted synchronization, collaboration, publishing, and email-to-note features. The core applications remain open source and can also be used with self-hosted or third-party synchronization options.
Why it is listed
Replaces
Evernote
European signal
Reviewed as strongly European-aligned
Privacy and hosting notes
Official policies state that the applications do not send data without authorization; Joplin Cloud is registered in France and processes data for synchronization and account services.
Funding and ownership
No confirmed external funding round was found in the official company material reviewed; the commercial activity is centered on Joplin Cloud and the founder-owned French company.