Internxt
Joplin
| Feature | Internxt | Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4.49/mo | Free / from $2.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals | privacy-advocates, developers, linux-users, evernote-migrants |
| Founded | 2020 | 2017 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Checker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown | ✗ | ✓ |
| Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Clipper | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Notebooks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
✓ Joplin Pros
- Free and open-source
- End-to-end encryption
- Self-host option
- Import from Evernote
✗ Joplin Cons
- Less polished UI
- Sync requires setup
- Limited collaboration
The Verdict
Internxt is built for privacy advocates and european users, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sharing. Joplin targets privacy advocates and developers and leads with markdown and encryption.
Pricing is close: Joplin starts at $2.99/mo versus $4.49/mo for Internxt — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Both tools are a solid fit for privacy advocates — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.