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Open-source alternatives to CollaNote

CollaNote is not described as open source on its own site. 50 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

CollaNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to CollaNote

  1. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    • CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Reflect pricing and details

  2. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only AppFlowy lists a web app.
    • Only AppFlowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AppFlowy pricing and details

  3. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

  4. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only CollaNote lists an iOS app.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  5. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    • FSNotes also covers Markdown.
    • CollaNote also covers transcription and templates.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  6. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  7. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only CollaNote lists an iOS app.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  8. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only GitJournal lists an Android app.
    • Only CollaNote lists a macOS app.
    • GitJournal is open source, according to its own site.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  9. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • MiaoYan is open source, according to its own site.
    • MiaoYan also covers Markdown, linked notes and presentations.
    • CollaNote also covers transcription and templates.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  10. VNote

    Free desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks

    • VNote is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only VNote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only CollaNote lists an iOS app.
    • VNote is open source, according to its own site.
    VNote pricing and details

  11. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only NoteGen lists a browser extension.
    • NoteGen is open source, according to its own site.
    NoteGen pricing and details

  12. Zavala

    Free open-source outliner for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Zavala is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Zavala is open source, according to its own site.
    • CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Zavala also covers linked notes and web clipper.
    Zavala pricing and details

38 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to CollaNote?

Yes. Reflect, AppFlowy, AFFiNE, Tolaria, FSNotes, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, GitJournal and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is CollaNote open source?

CollaNote is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 CollaNote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.