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Self-hosted alternatives to Heynote

The Heynote 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.

Heynote is free to use. 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 Heynote

  1. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Heynote also covers calculator.
    FUTO Notes 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). Heynote is free.
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.
    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). Heynote is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    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). Heynote is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    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). Heynote is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Trilium Notes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  7. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Heynote is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  8. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Only Heynote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Memos pricing and details

  9. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Heynote is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Heynote also covers calculator.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  10. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists an Android app.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  11. Blinko

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

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Heynote is free.
    • Only Blinko lists a web app.
    • Only Blinko lists an Android app.
    • Blinko is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Blinko pricing and details

  12. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). Heynote is free.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • SilverBullet is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SilverBullet also covers linked notes and wiki.
    SilverBullet pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Heynote?

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

Can Heynote be self-hosted?

The Heynote listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 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 Heynote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.