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Open-source alternatives to Scrintal

Scrintal is not described as open source on its own site. 56 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Scrintal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). 55 of them are free or have a free plan.

56 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Scrintal

  1. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • AFFiNE has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AFFiNE lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    AFFiNE vs ScrintalAFFiNE pricing and details

  2. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • DeepNotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepNotes lists a Linux app.
    • DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    DeepNotes vs ScrintalDeepNotes pricing and details

  3. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Logseq has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  4. 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. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Reflect has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Reflect pricing and details

  5. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Tolaria has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tolaria lists a Linux app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  6. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Linwood Butterfly has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  7. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • NoteGen has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NoteGen lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only NoteGen lists a browser extension.
    NoteGen pricing and details

  8. Zavala

    Free open-source outliner for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Zavala is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Zavala has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zavala lists an iOS app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    Zavala pricing and details

  9. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • NoteDiscovery has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrintal lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • NoteDiscovery is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteDiscovery pricing and details

  10. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • QOwnNotes has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  11. Stylus Labs Write

    Open-source handwriting word processor for desktop and mobile

    • Stylus Labs Write starts at $8.99 one-time for the full iOS version; free on desktop and Android. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Stylus Labs Write has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stylus Labs Write lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    Stylus Labs Write pricing and details

  12. MindForger

    Open-source Markdown notebook that links related notes for you

    • MindForger is free. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • MindForger has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindForger lists a Linux app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    MindForger pricing and details

44 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Scrintal?

Yes. AFFiNE, DeepNotes, Logseq, Reflect, Tolaria, Linwood Butterfly, NoteGen, Zavala and 48 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Scrintal open source?

Scrintal is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

AFFiNE, DeepNotes, Logseq, Reflect, Tolaria, Linwood Butterfly, NoteGen, Zavala and 47 more are free or have a free plan.

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