Self-hosted note-taking & editors
21 apps · 14 Docker-ready. All open-source; click through for license, source, and a docker-compose starter.
| Name | License | Stack | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blinko A personal note tool with AI features. | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | Docker |
| DailyTxT Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each day. Includes a search function and encrypted file upload. | MIT | Docker | Docker |
| Docs Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales. | MIT | K8S | — |
| draw.io Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams. | Apache-2.0 | Javascript/Docker | Docker |
| flatnotes Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage. | MIT | Docker | Docker |
| HedgeDoc Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE. | AGPL-3.0 | Docker/Nodejs | Docker |
| Joplin 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). | MIT | Nodejs | — |
| Jotty Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists. | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | Docker |
| Livebook Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams. Easily deployed using Docker or Elixir. | Apache-2.0 | Elixir/Docker | Docker |
| Many Notes Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity. | MIT | Docker | Docker |
| Memos Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file. | MIT | Docker/Go | Docker |
| Neverkin Collaborative writing, worldbuilding and D&D-session-planning app. Tools for organizing your notes and stories. | GPL-3.0 | Nodejs/Docker | Docker |
| Note Mark Minimal web-based Markdown notes app. | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | Docker |
| Overleaf Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. | AGPL-3.0 | Ruby | — |
| Plainpad Modern note taking application for the cloud, utilizing the best features of progressive web apps technology. | GPL-3.0 | PHP | — |
| plumio Markdown notes taking app with live preview, document encryption, multi-user support, multi-organization capabilities and more. | AGPL-3.0 | Nodejs/Docker | Docker |
| SilverBullet Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset. | MIT | Docker/Deno | Docker |
| Standard Notes Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes. | GPL-3.0 | Ruby | — |
| TriliumNext Notes Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes). | AGPL-3.0 | Nodejs/Docker/K8S | Docker |
| Turtl Totally private personal database and note taking app. | GPL-3.0 | CommonLisp | — |
| Writing Lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). No lag when writing. | MIT | Javascript | — |