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Self-hosted alternatives to CollaNote

The CollaNote 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.

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.

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

The 12 closest to CollaNote

  1. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • CollaNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Anytype 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. Blinko

    AI-assisted card notes, self-hosted or on Blinko Cloud

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Blinko lists a web app.
    • Only Blinko lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only CollaNote lists an iOS app.
    Blinko pricing and details

  7. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only NoteDiscovery lists a web app.
    • Only CollaNote lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • NoteDiscovery is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteDiscovery pricing and details

  8. 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). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  9. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  10. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  11. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  12. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium).
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to CollaNote?

Yes. Anytype, AppFlowy, AFFiNE, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, Blinko, NoteDiscovery, Joplin and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can CollaNote be self-hosted?

The CollaNote listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 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.