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Self-hosted alternatives to QOwnNotes

The QOwnNotes 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.

QOwnNotes is free to use. 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 QOwnNotes

  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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists an iOS app.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Joplin vs QOwnNotesJoplin pricing and details

  2. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists an iOS app.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  3. Memos

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

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

  4. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists an iOS app.
    • Standard Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  5. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists an Android app.
    • Trilium Notes is 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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists an iOS app.
    • SiYuan is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  7. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists an iOS app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    FUTO Notes 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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Blinko lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • Blinko is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    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). QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists an Android app.
    • Only QOwnNotes 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. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only flatnotes lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    flatnotes pricing and details

  11. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only Jotty lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    Jotty pricing and details

  12. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. QOwnNotes is free.
    • Only NoteDiscovery lists a web app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    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 QOwnNotes?

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

Can QOwnNotes be self-hosted?

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