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Matrix vs Joplin

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Matrix compared with Joplin
DetailMatrixJoplin
What it doesThe open protocol for secure decentralised communications Open source note-taking app for capturing and securely accessing your thoughts from any device.
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2014 2016
Based inGB FR
Pricing modelfreemium Freemium
PricingThe matrix.org homeserver offers free and premium plans with usage limits. Free plan: 10MB max attachment, 100MB per 24 hours (500MB per 28 days). Premium plan: 100MB max attachment, 1GB per 24 hours (5GB per 28 days). Premium plan invites are 10 times faster. Free open source app with optional Joplin Cloud subscription plans: Basic at 2.99€/month (2.40€/month yearly), Pro at 5.99€/month (4.79€/month yearly), Pro 100GB at 9.99€/month (7.99€/month yearly), and Teams at 7.99€/month per user minimum 2 users. Joplin Server Business self-hosted option also ava
Key features
  • Public homeserver for account creation
  • Decentralised network architecture
  • Support for other shared homeservers
  • Federation across multiple homeservers
  • Media upload API
  • URL preview API
  • Rich ecosystem of clients and servers
  • Multimedia note support including images, videos, PDFs and audio files
  • End-to-end encryption for note security
  • Web clipper extension for Chrome and Firefox
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • Note collaboration and sharing
  • Customizable with plugins and themes
  • Note publishing to the internet
  • Math expressions and diagrams
  • Multiple text editors (Rich Text or Markdown)
  • Email to Note forwarding
What makes it different
  • Open standard not locked into any proprietary platform
  • Neutral governance through non-profit foundation
  • User control over data storage and privacy
  • Emphasis on interoperability and preventing fragmentation
  • Patent-free open standard
  • Open source with notes saved in open format for permanent access
  • Strong end-to-end encryption ensuring only you can access your data
  • Joplin Cloud based in France with GDPR protection
  • Multi-platform availability across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
  • Carbon neutral operations with reforestation investment
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)85 no change since last check74 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)6935
Citation Flow (Majestic)6848
Referring domains (Majestic)151075394

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