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Self-hosted alternatives to Markor

The Markor 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.

Markor 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 Markor

  1. 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). Markor is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin vs MarkorJoplin pricing and details

  2. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Markor is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Markor also covers tasks.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  3. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Markor is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  4. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Markor is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  5. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Markor is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Markor also covers tasks.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  6. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Markor is free.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Linwood Butterfly is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  7. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). Markor is free.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only SilverBullet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    SilverBullet pricing and details

  8. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. Markor is free.
    • Only Jotty lists a web app.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • Jotty is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Jotty pricing and details

  9. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Markor is free.
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Markor is open source, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  10. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Markor is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  11. SiYuan

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

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

  12. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. Markor is free.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists a web app.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Markor?

Yes. Joplin, FUTO Notes, Standard Notes, Trilium Notes, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, SilverBullet, Jotty and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Markor be self-hosted?

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