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Self-hosted alternatives to mymind

The mymind listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 22 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

mymind has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker). All of them are free or have a free plan.

22 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to mymind

  1. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  2. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only mymind lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers Markdown.
    Memos 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). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only Joplin lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown.
    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). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only mymind lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Trilium Notes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  6. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers databases.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  7. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only mymind lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

  8. Blinko

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

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only Blinko lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only mymind lists an iOS app.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.
    Blinko pricing and details

  9. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only SilverBullet lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only mymind lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.
    SilverBullet pricing and details

  10. flatnotes

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

    • flatnotes is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only mymind lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.
    • flatnotes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    flatnotes pricing and details

  11. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only mymind lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.
    • Jotty is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Jotty pricing and details

  12. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. mymind starts at $4.99 per month (The Bookmarker).
    • Only mymind lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only mymind lists a browser extension.
    • NoteDiscovery is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteDiscovery pricing and details

10 more that can be self-hosted

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to mymind?

Yes. Notesnook, Memos, Joplin, Standard Notes, Trilium Notes, SiYuan, TiddlyWiki, Blinko and 14 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can mymind be self-hosted?

The mymind listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 Nov 13, 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 mymind: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.