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Self-hosted Note-taking & Editors software (2026)
[Note taking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Note-taking) editors.
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20 open-source apps · all free & self-hostable
DailyTxT
Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each day. Includes a search function and encrypted file upload.
Docs source
Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales.
draw.io source
Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams.
flatnotes
Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage.
HedgeDoc source
Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE.
Joplin source
Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through a self hosted Nextcloud instance or similar (alternative to Evernote).
Jotty source
Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.
Livebook source
Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams. Easily deployed using Docker or Elixir.
Many Notes
Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity.
Memos source
Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file.
Note Mark source
Minimal web-based Markdown notes app.
Overleaf source
Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor.
Plainpad source
Modern note taking application for the cloud, utilizing the best features of progressive web apps technology.
plumio source
Markdown notes taking app with live preview, document encryption, multi-user support, multi-organization capabilities and more.
SilverBullet source
Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset.
Standard Notes source
Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes.
TriliumNext Notes
Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes).
Turtl source
Totally private personal database and note taking app.
Writing source
Lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). No lag when writing.