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Memos alternatives

Memos compared with 9 alternatives: Blinko, flatnotes, Trilium Notes, Joplin, Google Keep and 4 more.

Memos is free to use. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MemosThis toolFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
BlinkoFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
flatnotesFreeFreeWeb
Trilium NotesFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Google KeepFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JottyFreeFreeWeb
NoteDiscoveryFreeFreeWeb
NoteGenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
StrflowFree plan · from $1.49/moYesmacOS, iOS

How each one differs from Memos

  1. Blinko

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

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Memos is free.
    • Only Blinko lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Blinko also covers AI search.
    • Memos also covers linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: Capturing short thoughts quickly and sorting them out later

    Blinko vs MemosBlinko pricing and details

  2. flatnotes

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

    • flatnotes is free. Memos is free.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos also covers web clipper.

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

    flatnotes vs Memosflatnotes pricing and details

  3. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Memos is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.

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

    Trilium Notes vs MemosTrilium Notes pricing and details

  4. 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). Memos is free.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Joplin is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs MemosJoplin pricing and details

  5. Google Keep

    Google's app for quick notes, lists and reminders

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

    Suits: Quick notes, shopping lists and reminders on a phone or smartwatch

    Google Keep vs MemosGoogle Keep pricing and details

  6. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

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

    Suits: Self-hosters who want notes and checklists in one app

    Jotty vs MemosJotty pricing and details

  7. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Memos is free.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers templates.
    • Memos also covers web clipper.

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

    NoteDiscovery vs MemosNoteDiscovery pricing and details

  8. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Memos is free.
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NoteGen also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: People who capture fragments first and write them up later

    NoteGen vs MemosNoteGen pricing and details

  9. Strflow

    Chat-style notes timeline for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year. Memos is free.
    • Only Strflow lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who already text themselves notes, links and to-dos

    Strflow vs MemosStrflow pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Memos

  • The project runs no hosted service, so you need to operate and back up a server yourself or use an instance someone else runs.
  • No native mobile or desktop apps are listed; phones and computers use the web app, which can be installed as a PWA.
  • Import is marked as work in progress and accepts only a Memos export ZIP; imports from other note apps are not supported.
  • Memos are not arranged in folders or notebooks, and a Space does not let several people edit the same memo.
Memos pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Memos?

The alternatives to Memos in this directory are Blinko, flatnotes, Trilium Notes, Joplin, Google Keep, Jotty, NoteDiscovery, NoteGen and Strflow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Memos.

Is there a free alternative to Memos?

Yes. flatnotes, Trilium Notes, Jotty, NoteDiscovery and NoteGen are free to use. Blinko, Joplin, Google Keep and Strflow have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Memos alternatives work on Windows?

The Memos listing does not include a Windows app. Blinko, Trilium Notes, Joplin and NoteGen list one.

Which Memos alternatives work on macOS?

The Memos listing does not include a macOS app. Blinko, Trilium Notes, Joplin, NoteGen and Strflow 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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