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Self-hosted alternatives to RightNote

The RightNote 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.

RightNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). 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 RightNote

  1. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Anytype pricing and details

  2. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  3. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only FUTO Notes lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  4. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  5. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Jotty lists a web app.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    • Jotty is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Jotty pricing and details

  6. 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). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  7. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  8. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  9. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

  10. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  11. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists a web app.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • TiddlyWiki is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

  12. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license).
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Only RightNote lists a Windows app.
    Memos pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to RightNote?

Yes. Anytype, SiYuan, FUTO Notes, Linwood Butterfly, Jotty, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can RightNote be self-hosted?

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