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Jotty alternatives

Jotty compared with 5 alternatives: flatnotes, Memos, Trilium Notes, SilverBullet and NoteDiscovery.

Jotty is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
JottyThis toolFreeFreeWeb
flatnotesFreeFreeWeb
MemosFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
Trilium NotesFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
SilverBulletFree plan · from $50/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
NoteDiscoveryFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from Jotty

  1. flatnotes

    Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files

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

    Suits: Self-hosters who want a simple notes app backed by plain Markdown files

    flatnotes vs Jottyflatnotes pricing and details

  2. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Jotty is free.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos also covers web clipper.
    • Jotty also covers tasks and kanban boards.

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

    Memos vs JottyMemos pricing and details

  3. Trilium Notes

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

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

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

    Trilium Notes vs JottyTrilium Notes pricing and details

  4. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

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

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

    SilverBullet vs JottySilverBullet pricing and details

  5. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Jotty is free.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers templates.
    • Jotty also covers tasks and kanban boards.

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

    NoteDiscovery vs JottyNoteDiscovery pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Jotty

  • It has to be self-hosted: Docker Compose is the recommended route, with a Proxmox script and an Unraid template as alternatives.
  • There is no native app. The PWA caches pages already visited, but creating or editing items offline is not supported.
  • The developer advises backing up the data folder before every feature update, since those can change data structures.
  • The MCP server for AI clients is a separate container that has to be run alongside Jotty.
Jotty pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Jotty?

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

Is there a free alternative to Jotty?

Yes. flatnotes, Memos, Trilium Notes and NoteDiscovery are free to use. SilverBullet has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Jotty alternatives work on Windows?

The Jotty listing does not include a Windows app. Trilium Notes and SilverBullet list one.

Which Jotty alternatives work on macOS?

The Jotty listing does not include a macOS app. Trilium Notes and SilverBullet 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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