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Self-hosted alternatives to Stickier

The Stickier 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.

Stickier has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app. 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 Stickier

  1. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Anytype lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  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). Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
  3. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
  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). Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
  5. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
  6. SiYuan

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

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
  7. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists a web app.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stickier lists an iOS app.
  8. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Only Stickier lists macOS and iOS apps.
  9. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Lockbook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  10. Mimiri Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing

    • Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  11. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  12. Saber

    Open-source handwritten notes app for phones, tablets and PCs

    • Saber starts at Any amount per month for 10 GB of sync storage; $5 per month for 50 GB. Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
    • Only Saber lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Saber is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Stickier?

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

Can Stickier be self-hosted?

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