FSNotes alternatives · Note-Taking
Self-hosted alternatives to FSNotes
The FSNotes listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 21 of the 152 other note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
FSNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. All of them are free or have a free plan.
21 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to FSNotes
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
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). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Joplin lists a web app.
- Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients
- Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
- Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
- Free
Trilium Notes
Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base
- Trilium Notes is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
- Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
Linwood Butterfly
Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas
- Linwood Butterfly is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
- Only Linwood Butterfly lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
- Free plan · from $50/yr
SilverBullet
Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop
- SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
- Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Anytype
Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data
- Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Notesnook lists a web app.
- Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $64 one-time
SiYuan
Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks
- SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only SiYuan lists a web app.
- Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
- Free
TiddlyWiki
Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file
- TiddlyWiki is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only TiddlyWiki lists a web app.
- Only TiddlyWiki lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
- Free
Memos
Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes
- Memos is free. FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Memos lists a web app.
- Only Memos lists a browser extension.
- Only FSNotes lists macOS and iOS apps.
9 more that can be self-hosted
All 21 in one tableCommon questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to FSNotes?
Yes. FUTO Notes, Joplin, Standard Notes, Trilium Notes, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, SilverBullet, Anytype and 13 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can FSNotes be self-hosted?
The FSNotes 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 12, 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 FSNotes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.