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Self-hosted alternatives to Samsung Notes

The Samsung Notes 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.

Samsung Notes is free to use. 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 Samsung Notes

  1. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Anytype lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.
    Anytype 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  9. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  10. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  11. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Samsung Notes is free.
    • 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

  12. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Samsung Notes is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Samsung Notes?

Yes. Anytype, AppFlowy, AFFiNE, Lockbook, Linwood Butterfly, Blinko, NoteDiscovery, Joplin and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Samsung Notes be self-hosted?

The Samsung Notes listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 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.