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Open-source alternatives to The Archive

The Archive 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.

The Archive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time purchase. 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 The Archive

  1. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • FSNotes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    FSNotes vs The ArchiveFSNotes pricing and details

  2. Notenik

    Free Mac notes app with Markdown, custom fields and outlining

    • Notenik is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Notenik has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Notenik is open source, according to its own site.
    • The Archive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Notenik vs The ArchiveNotenik 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. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Logseq has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Logseq vs The ArchiveLogseq pricing and details

  4. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • MiaoYan has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MiaoYan lists an iOS app.
    • MiaoYan is open source, according to its own site.
    MiaoYan vs The ArchiveMiaoYan pricing and details

  5. Tangent Notes

    Open-source Markdown notes app that maps the path between notes

    • Tangent Notes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Tangent Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tangent Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tangent Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    Tangent Notes vs The ArchiveTangent Notes pricing and details

  6. 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. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Reflect has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    Reflect pricing and details

  7. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Tolaria has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  8. Beaver Notes

    Open-source, local-first Markdown notes app for desktop

    • Beaver Notes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Beaver Notes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Beaver Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Beaver Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    Beaver Notes pricing and details

  9. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • GitJournal has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GitJournal lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only The Archive lists a macOS app.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  10. Bangle.io

    Browser-based notes app that edits your local Markdown files

    • Bangle.io is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Bangle.io has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bangle.io lists a web app.
    • Only The Archive lists a macOS app.
    Bangle.io pricing and details

  11. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • QOwnNotes has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

  12. Marknote

    KDE's rich text note-taking app that saves notes as Markdown files

    • Marknote is free. The Archive starts at $19.99 one-time purchase.
    • Marknote has a free plan. The Archive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Marknote lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Marknote is open source, according to its own site.
    Marknote pricing and details

38 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to The Archive?

Yes. FSNotes, Notenik, Logseq, MiaoYan, Tangent Notes, Reflect, Tolaria, Beaver Notes and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is The Archive open source?

The Archive is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 The Archive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.