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NoteDiscovery alternatives

NoteDiscovery compared with 6 alternatives: flatnotes, SilverBullet, Trilium Notes, Memos, Obsidian and 1 more.

NoteDiscovery is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
NoteDiscoveryThis toolFreeFreeWeb
flatnotesFreeFreeWeb
SilverBulletFree plan · from $50/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Trilium NotesFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
MemosFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JottyFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from NoteDiscovery

  1. flatnotes

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

    • flatnotes is free. NoteDiscovery is free.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers templates.

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

    flatnotes vs NoteDiscoveryflatnotes pricing and details

  2. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

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

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

    SilverBullet vs NoteDiscoverySilverBullet pricing and details

  3. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. NoteDiscovery is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Trilium Notes also covers web clipper.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers linked notes and templates.

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

    Trilium Notes vs NoteDiscoveryTrilium Notes pricing and details

  4. Memos

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

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

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

    Memos vs NoteDiscoveryMemos pricing and details

  5. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). NoteDiscovery is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only NoteDiscovery lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs NoteDiscoveryObsidian pricing and details

  6. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

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

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

    Jotty vs NoteDiscoveryJotty pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in NoteDiscovery

  • There is no hosted version from the maker and no cloud sync: you run a server yourself or deploy through PikaPods, a separate hosting service.
  • There are no native desktop or mobile apps; it is used in a browser and can be installed as a progressive web app.
  • Password protection is off by default and is one password built for single-user use; the README suggests a reverse proxy with OAuth or SSO for multi-user setups.
  • Text search covers note contents only, not file or folder names.
NoteDiscovery pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to NoteDiscovery?

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

Is there a free alternative to NoteDiscovery?

Yes. flatnotes, Trilium Notes, Memos and Jotty are free to use. SilverBullet and Obsidian have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which NoteDiscovery alternatives work on Windows?

The NoteDiscovery listing does not include a Windows app. SilverBullet, Trilium Notes and Obsidian list one.

Which NoteDiscovery alternatives work on macOS?

The NoteDiscovery listing does not include a macOS app. SilverBullet, Trilium Notes and Obsidian list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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