Logseq alternatives · Note-Taking
Self-hosted alternatives to Logseq
The Logseq 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.
Logseq has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. 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 Logseq
- 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). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Logseq is open source, 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. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- AppFlowy is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- AppFlowy also covers databases and wiki.
- Logseq also covers notes, Markdown, linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
- 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). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
- Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Notesnook also covers web clipper.
- 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). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
- SiYuan is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers databases.
- Free
Memos
Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes
- Memos is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Memos lists a browser extension.
- Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Linwood Butterfly
Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas
- Linwood Butterfly is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists an iOS app.
- Linwood Butterfly is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Linwood Butterfly also covers templates.
- 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). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
- SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SilverBullet also covers wiki.
- Free
flatnotes
Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files
- flatnotes is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- flatnotes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Logseq also covers whiteboard and daily notes.
- Free
Jotty
Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files
- Jotty is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Jotty is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Jotty also covers tasks and kanban boards.
- Free
NoteDiscovery
Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser
- NoteDiscovery is free. Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- NoteDiscovery is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- NoteDiscovery also covers templates.
- 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). Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Joplin also covers web clipper.
8 more that can be self-hosted
All 20 in one tableCommon questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Logseq?
Yes. Anytype, AppFlowy, FUTO Notes, Notesnook, SiYuan, Memos, Linwood Butterfly, SilverBullet and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Logseq be self-hosted?
The Logseq listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 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 Logseq: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.