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Self-hosted alternatives to Antinote

The Antinote listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 20 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Antinote is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 one-time purchase. All of them are free or have a free plan.

20 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Antinote

  1. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Anytype has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  2. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • SiYuan has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  3. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • FUTO Notes has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  4. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Linwood Butterfly has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  5. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Joplin has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Joplin pricing and details

  6. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Standard Notes has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  7. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Notesnook has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  8. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • AFFiNE has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

  9. Trilium Notes

    Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Trilium Notes has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  10. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • TiddlyWiki has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists a web app.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists Windows and Linux apps.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

  11. Memos

    Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes

    • Memos is free. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Memos has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    Memos pricing and details

  12. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase.
    • Lockbook has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Lockbook pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Antinote?

Yes. Anytype, SiYuan, FUTO Notes, Linwood Butterfly, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, AFFiNE and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Antinote be self-hosted?

The Antinote listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Antinote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.