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Self-hosted alternatives to Google Keep

The Google Keep 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.

Google Keep has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 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 Google Keep

  1. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Memos vs Google KeepMemos pricing and details

  2. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    Anytype 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown.
    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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. 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. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only AppFlowy lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AppFlowy pricing and details

  6. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Trilium Notes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  7. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Lockbook lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  8. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  9. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only AFFiNE lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AFFiNE also covers databases and whiteboard.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

  10. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

  11. 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). Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  12. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only FUTO Notes lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Keep lists a web app.
    • Only Google Keep lists a browser extension.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Google Keep?

Yes. Memos, Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes, AppFlowy, Trilium Notes, Lockbook, Notesnook and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Google Keep be self-hosted?

The Google Keep 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 Google Keep: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.