There are many note managers on the market, more or less sophisticated, with or without a multiplatform option. We also find those that are free or those that require a degree or another subscription. To the list is added Joplin, a multiplatform, free and open source application, which follows in the footsteps of Evernote when it comes to storing notes and documents of all kinds.
The first point to indicate the version for macOS is advanced, although with fewer functions than the green elephant application. On the other hand, being open source, it can improve over the course of months.
The interface, although not particularly modern at the moment, follow a similar scheme to other note apps: left side column with each of the notebooks or note blocks and the different labels. In the central part we find the content of the notes, where we can insert text, images, links, etc. However, in these previous moments the interface looks somewhat simple.
The advantage of integration with other devices is almost essential at this time. In this initial release, the default option for syncing is done through OneDrive, Microsoft's cloud service. Other options is sync with a webDAV server, which allows better control of your data. And finally, we can use the NextCloud service, although this is a subscription and payment service. The developers advance that in the near future they will incorporate synchronization with Dropbox.
These services inherently carry an exit barrier. If we have all the services in Evernote, it can be tedious to change the entire library. Instead, Joplin allows you to import .enex files generated when exporting Evernote notes. The tests carried out in this regard show a correct transition in terms of keywords, but not so much in the organization of notebooks.
The integration of note programs with task programs is available in Joplin. Each note can be turned into tasks and these in turn can have subtasks.
In short, it is an application that is in an initial phase but aims high. We will closely follow its evolution to keep you informed.