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Open-source alternatives to Tot

Tot 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.

Tot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. 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 Tot

  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. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • FSNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    • Tot also covers menu bar app.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  2. 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). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only GitJournal lists an Android app.
    • Only Tot lists a macOS app.
    • GitJournal is open source, according to its own site.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  3. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • MiaoYan is open source, according to its own site.
    • MiaoYan also covers linked notes and presentations.
    • Tot also covers menu bar app.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  4. 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. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  5. 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. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    • Tot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Reflect pricing and details

  6. 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). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  7. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
    Simplenote pricing and details

  8. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  9. Notesnook

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

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  10. Trilium Notes

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

    • Trilium Notes is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  11. Memos

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

    • Memos is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Only Tot lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Memos pricing and details

  12. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform.
    • Only Tolaria lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Tot lists an iOS app.
    • Tolaria is open source, according to its own site.
    Tolaria pricing and details

38 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Tot?

Yes. FSNotes, GitJournal, MiaoYan, Logseq, Reflect, Joplin, Simplenote, Standard Notes and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Tot open source?

Tot is not described as open source on its own site. 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 Tot: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.