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Joplin vs Rnote

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JoplinRnote
LanguageTypeScriptRust
LicenceOtherGPL-3.0
Stars57k12k
Latestv3.7.21v0.14.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 10 days between releasesabout 18 days between releases
Active contributors29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace OneNote. Alternatives to OneNote →

    Full replacementJoplinNotebooks of Markdown notes rather than free-form pages, with sync through several back ends and a OneNote importer.

    PartialRnoteHandwriting and drawing on an infinite canvas, not typed notebooks.