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Open-source alternatives to Samsung Notes

Samsung Notes is not described as open source on its own site. 50 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Samsung Notes is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Samsung Notes

  1. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Reflect lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    Reflect pricing and details

  2. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only AppFlowy lists a web app.
    • Only AppFlowy lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AppFlowy pricing and details

  3. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    AFFiNE pricing and details

  4. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Tolaria lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists an Android app.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  5. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lockbook also covers Markdown.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  6. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  7. VNote

    Free desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks

    • VNote is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only VNote lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists an Android app.
    • VNote is open source, according to its own site.
    VNote pricing and details

  8. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only NoteGen lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only NoteGen lists a browser extension.
    • NoteGen is open source, according to its own site.
    NoteGen pricing and details

  9. Zavala

    Free open-source outliner for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Zavala is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Zavala lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Zavala is open source, according to its own site.
    Zavala pricing and details

  10. Blinko

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

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Blinko lists a web app.
    • Only Blinko lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Blinko is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Blinko pricing and details

  11. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only NoteDiscovery lists a web app.
    • Only Samsung Notes lists Android and Windows apps.
    • NoteDiscovery is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteDiscovery pricing and details

  12. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

38 more that are open source

All 50 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Samsung Notes?

Yes. Reflect, AppFlowy, AFFiNE, Tolaria, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, VNote, NoteGen and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Samsung Notes open source?

Samsung Notes is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 Samsung Notes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.