NoteDiscovery
Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser
What is NoteDiscovery?
NoteDiscovery is an open-source, self-hosted note-taking app released under the MIT license. It runs on your own server, usually as a Docker container, and is used through a browser, with notes stored as plain Markdown files in ordinary folders. It adds wikilinks, backlinks, a graph view, tags, templates and a built-in MCP server that lets AI assistants read and edit the notes.
NoteDiscovery is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- Self-hosters who want notes kept as Markdown files on their own server
- People with an Obsidian vault who want to reach it from a browser
- Connecting a personal note collection to AI assistants over MCP
Worth knowing
- There is no hosted version from the maker and no cloud sync: you run a server yourself or deploy through PikaPods, a separate hosting service.
- There are no native desktop or mobile apps; it is used in a browser and can be installed as a progressive web app.
- Password protection is off by default and is one password built for single-user use; the README suggests a reverse proxy with OAuth or SSO for multi-user setups.
- Text search covers note contents only, not file or folder names.
Key features
- Markdown editor with live preview
- Edit, split and preview modes with auto-save, code highlighting, LaTeX math through MathJax and Mermaid diagrams.
- Wikilinks, backlinks and graph view
- Notes link with [[wikilink]] syntax, a backlinks panel shows which notes point at the current one, and an interactive graph maps the connections.
- Plain-file storage
- Notes are Markdown files in normal folders, so an existing Obsidian vault can be dropped in and the files open in any other Markdown editor.
- Built-in MCP server
- A Model Context Protocol server lets assistants such as Claude Desktop and Cursor search, create, edit and organize notes.
- Tags and templates
- Tags are set in YAML frontmatter and can be combined with text search. New notes can start from templates with dynamic placeholders.
- Drawing editor and public sharing
- Sketches are saved as PNG files beside the notes, and a note can be shared through a token-based link or exported as standalone HTML.
NoteDiscovery pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Free and open source under the MIT license. The site states there are no paid tiers, no accounts and no telemetry; you run it on your own server.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| NoteDiscovery | $0 | The full self-hosted app, installed with Docker or run directly with Python 3.8 or higher. |
Read from notediscovery.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with NoteDiscovery before you buy.
Works with
NoteDiscovery alternatives
- NoteDiscovery vs SilverBullet
Free plan · from $50/yr
- NoteDiscovery vs Obsidian
Free plan · from $4/mo
Common questions
Is NoteDiscovery free?
Yes. NoteDiscovery is free to use. Free and open source under the MIT license. The site states there are no paid tiers, no accounts and no telemetry; you run it on your own server.
How much does NoteDiscovery cost?
NoteDiscovery lists one plan. NoteDiscovery: $0. Prices were read from notediscovery.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does NoteDiscovery work on?
NoteDiscovery is available on Web.
Does NoteDiscovery have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. NoteDiscovery is listed for Web.
Does NoteDiscovery have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. NoteDiscovery is listed for Web.
Is NoteDiscovery open source?
Yes. NoteDiscovery is open source, according to its own site. It can also be run on a server of your own.
Does NoteDiscovery have an API?
Yes. NoteDiscovery offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does NoteDiscovery integrate with?
NoteDiscovery's listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor, Ollama and Open WebUI. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes NoteDiscovery?
NoteDiscovery is made by Gamosoft.
What are the alternatives to NoteDiscovery?
The closest alternatives to NoteDiscovery in our directory are flatnotes, SilverBullet, Trilium Notes, Memos and Obsidian. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NoteDiscovery.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.