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Self-hosted alternatives to Fabric

The Fabric listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 22 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Fabric has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus). All of them are free or have a free plan.

22 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Fabric

  1. Khoj

    Open-source AI assistant that searches and chats over your notes

    • Khoj is free. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Khoj is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Khoj vs FabricKhoj pricing and details

  2. Blinko

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

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists an iOS app.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Blinko is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Blinko pricing and details

  3. 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). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Joplin pricing and details

  4. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AFFiNE also covers databases.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, notes, web clipper and file sync.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

  7. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Trilium Notes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trilium Notes also covers Markdown.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  8. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Memos pricing and details

  9. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists an iOS app.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  10. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a web app.
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  11. 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. Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • Only Fabric lists a browser extension.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AppFlowy also covers databases and wiki.
    AppFlowy pricing and details

  12. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus).
    • SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard, web clipper and file sync.
    SiYuan pricing and details

10 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Fabric?

Yes. Khoj, Blinko, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, AFFiNE, Trilium Notes, Memos and 14 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Fabric be self-hosted?

The Fabric 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 Nov 13, 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 Fabric: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.