Note-Taking Apps
Self-hosted note-taking apps
20 of the 147 note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
All of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnytypeLocal-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| JoplinOpen source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose | Free plan · from €2.40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Standard NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients | Free plan · from $90/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NotesnookOpen source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AppFlowyOpen-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AFFiNEOpen-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases | Free plan · from $6.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Trilium NotesFree, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| SiYuanOpen-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks | Free plan · from $64 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TiddlyWikiOpen-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| MemosOpen-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
| LockbookOpen-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mimiri NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing | Free plan · from $1.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FUTO NotesLocal-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SaberOpen-source handwritten notes app for phones, tablets and PCs | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Linwood ButterflyOpen-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| BlinkoAI-assisted card notes, self-hosted or on Blinko Cloud | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| SilverBulletScriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop | Free plan · from $50/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| flatnotesSelf-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files | Free | Free | Web |
| JottySelf-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files | Free | Free | Web |
| NoteDiscoverySelf-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser | Free | Free | Web |
Common questions
Which note-taking apps can be self-hosted?
20 of the 147 note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites. They are Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, AppFlowy, AFFiNE, Trilium Notes, SiYuan, TiddlyWiki, Memos, Lockbook, Mimiri Notes, FUTO Notes, Saber, Linwood Butterfly and 5 more.
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 each listing names the pages it was read from.