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Blinko alternatives

Blinko compared with 5 alternatives: Memos, NoteGen, SiYuan, Trilium Notes and flatnotes.

Blinko has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BlinkoThis toolFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
MemosFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
NoteGenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SiYuanFree plan · from $64 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Trilium NotesFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
flatnotesFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from Blinko

  1. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro).
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Only Blinko lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Memos also covers linked notes and web clipper.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want quick notes on a server they control

    Memos vs BlinkoMemos pricing and details

  2. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro).
    • Only NoteGen lists an iOS app.
    • Only NoteGen lists a browser extension.
    • Only Blinko lists a web app.
    • Blinko is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who capture fragments first and write them up later

    NoteGen vs BlinkoNoteGen pricing and details

  3. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro).
    • Only SiYuan lists an iOS app.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    • SiYuan is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.

    Suits: People who want notes stored on their own device and usable offline

    SiYuan vs BlinkoSiYuan pricing and details

  4. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro).
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Only Blinko lists an Android app.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.

    Suits: People building a large personal knowledge base on a desktop computer

    Trilium Notes vs BlinkoTrilium Notes pricing and details

  5. flatnotes

    Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files

    • flatnotes is free. Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro).
    • Only Blinko lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • flatnotes also covers linked notes.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want a simple notes app backed by plain Markdown files

    flatnotes vs Blinkoflatnotes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Blinko

  • Blinko Cloud Free includes 100 MB of managed storage; Pro has 10 GB and Pro Plus 25 GB. Cloud plans are billed monthly.
  • Custom domains, premium blog themes, the CLI, the developer API and secure sharing are listed under the paid Cloud plans.
  • There is no iOS app yet (marked Coming soon), Android is an APK download and the desktop apps are described as preview builds.
  • AI features need your own API key or a local model, and self-hosting leaves updates, backups and security to you.
Blinko pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Blinko?

The alternatives to Blinko in this directory are Memos, NoteGen, SiYuan, Trilium Notes and flatnotes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Blinko.

Is there a free alternative to Blinko?

Yes. Memos, NoteGen, Trilium Notes and flatnotes are free to use. SiYuan has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Blinko alternatives work on iOS?

The Blinko listing does not include an iOS app. NoteGen and SiYuan list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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