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Self-hosted alternatives to Simplenote

The Simplenote 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.

Simplenote 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 Simplenote

  1. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Simplenote is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Standard Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Standard Notes also covers web clipper.
    Standard Notes vs SimplenoteStandard Notes pricing and details

  2. 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). Simplenote is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Joplin also covers web clipper.
    Joplin vs SimplenoteJoplin pricing and details

  3. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SilverBullet also covers wiki.
    SilverBullet pricing and details

  4. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Simplenote is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Notesnook also covers web clipper.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  5. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Trilium Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  6. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TiddlyWiki is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TiddlyWiki also covers wiki.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

  7. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Memos pricing and details

  8. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Simplenote also covers linked notes.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  9. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Simplenote also covers linked notes.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  10. flatnotes

    Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files

    • flatnotes is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • flatnotes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    flatnotes pricing and details

  11. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Jotty is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jotty also covers tasks and kanban boards.
    Jotty pricing and details

  12. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Simplenote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • NoteDiscovery is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NoteDiscovery also covers templates.
    NoteDiscovery pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Simplenote?

Yes. Standard Notes, Joplin, SilverBullet, Notesnook, Trilium Notes, TiddlyWiki, Memos, Lockbook and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Simplenote be self-hosted?

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