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flatnotes compared with 6 alternatives: Memos, SilverBullet, NoteDiscovery, Jotty, Trilium Notes and 1 more.

flatnotes is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
flatnotesThis toolFreeFreeWeb
MemosFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
SilverBulletFree plan · from $50/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
NoteDiscoveryFreeFreeWeb
JottyFreeFreeWeb
Trilium NotesFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
BlinkoFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from flatnotes

  1. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. flatnotes is free.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos also covers web clipper.

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

    Memos vs flatnotesMemos pricing and details

  2. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). flatnotes is free.
    • Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • SilverBullet also covers wiki.

    Suits: People who want Markdown notes they can query and script

    SilverBullet vs flatnotesSilverBullet pricing and details

  3. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. flatnotes is free.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers templates.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want notes kept as Markdown files on their own server

    NoteDiscovery vs flatnotesNoteDiscovery pricing and details

  4. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. flatnotes is free.
    • Jotty also covers tasks and kanban boards.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want notes and checklists in one app

    Jotty vs flatnotesJotty pricing and details

  5. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. flatnotes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.
    • flatnotes also covers linked notes.

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

    Trilium Notes vs flatnotesTrilium Notes 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). flatnotes is free.
    • Only Blinko lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.
    • flatnotes also covers linked notes.

    Suits: Capturing short thoughts quickly and sorting them out later

    Blinko vs flatnotesBlinko pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in flatnotes

  • It has to be self-hosted, with Docker as the recommended route, or run on a third-party host such as PikaPods.
  • There are no folders or notebooks by design, and the developer says new features are deliberately limited.
  • It is a mobile-responsive web interface only; the project lists no native desktop or mobile apps.
  • Uploaded attachments cannot be viewed or deleted from inside the app and are not removed when their note is deleted.
flatnotes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to flatnotes?

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

Is there a free alternative to flatnotes?

Yes. Memos, NoteDiscovery, Jotty and Trilium Notes are free to use. SilverBullet and Blinko have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which flatnotes alternatives work on Windows?

The flatnotes listing does not include a Windows app. SilverBullet, Trilium Notes and Blinko list one.

Which flatnotes alternatives work on macOS?

The flatnotes listing does not include a macOS app. SilverBullet, Trilium Notes and Blinko 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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