Goodnotes alternatives · Note-Taking
Self-hosted alternatives to Goodnotes
The Goodnotes listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 15 of the 89 other note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Goodnotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 per year (Essential). All of them are free or have a free plan.
15 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Goodnotes
- 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). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Anytype lists a Linux app.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
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. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only AppFlowy lists a Linux app.
- AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $6.75/mo
AFFiNE
Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases
- AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only AFFiNE lists a Linux app.
- Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
- AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Lockbook lists a Linux app.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
Linwood Butterfly
Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas
- Linwood Butterfly is free. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Linwood Butterfly lists a Linux app.
- Only Goodnotes lists an iOS app.
- Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Joplin lists a Linux app.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Standard Notes lists a Linux app.
- Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
- Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
Trilium Notes
Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base
- Trilium Notes is free. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Trilium Notes lists a Linux app.
- Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
- Only Goodnotes lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
TiddlyWiki
Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file
- TiddlyWiki is free. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only TiddlyWiki lists a Linux app.
- Only Goodnotes lists iOS and Android apps.
- TiddlyWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $1.20/mo
Mimiri Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing
- Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Mimiri Notes lists a Linux app.
- Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only FUTO Notes lists a Linux app.
- Only Goodnotes lists a web app.
- FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, 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). Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential).
- Only Notesnook lists a Linux app.
- Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Goodnotes?
Yes. Anytype, AppFlowy, AFFiNE, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, Joplin, Standard Notes, Trilium Notes and 7 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Goodnotes be self-hosted?
The Goodnotes listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 Goodnotes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.